Next Generation E-Discovery Law & Tech Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

In fact, given the unfortunately extensive but erroneous reliance on screenshots of social media evidence, The Best Evidence Rule could be cited far more frequently by opposing counsel seeking to contest the admission of such evidence. A case out of the federal courts in Texas addressed this issue head on.

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Evidence Jury Instructions Discovery Affidavits 52

Evidence at Trial

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

This is the witness who says, "I just came from outside and it’s raining." If the witness is believed, the fact it is raining is conclusively true. Section 411 says that except where a statute may require additional evidence, direct evidence from just one witness may be sufficient. The witness may say, "I saw Ms.

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Evidence Witnesses Jury Instructions Objections 52

Practice of Law

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Among other issues, the panel ruled that the district court improperly intruded on the jury's role, excluded relevant evidence, provided inaccurate jury instructions, and mishandled a mid-deliberation jury question. The court purported that vacating was necessary due to several trial errors.

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Jury Instructions Evidence Jury Deliberation Admissibility 45