best evidence rule

best evidence rule: best evidence rule n: a rule of evidence: in order to prove what is said or pictured in a writing, recording, or photograph the original must be provided unless the original is lost, destroyed, or otherwise unobtainable – called also original writing rule;

best evidence rule: n.
A rule requiring that the best and most reliable evidence be presented at trial instead of less reliable evidence; thus, if the original version of a document or photograph is available, it should be presented instead of a copy.

best evidence rule: the rule that evidence will be admitted provided it is the best the nature of the case will allow and, conversely, that it will be excluded, whatever its other merits, if it is shown not to be the best. There are many exceptions to the rule. See computer evidence, hearsay.

best evidence rule: A rule of evidence that demands that the original of any document, photograph, or recording be used as evidence at trial, rather than a copy. A copy will be allowed into evidence only if the original is unavailable.

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best evidence rule: n. The rule that, to prove the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original is required unless it is not available for some reason other than the serious fault of the party trying to prove the contents thereof. If the original is unavailable, the testimony of the person who created the original or the person who read it (if a writing), listened to it (if a recording), or saw it (if a photograph) may testify to its content. However, modern evidentiary rules usually permit the use of mechanical, electronic, or other similar copy instead of the original.

best evidence rule: n.

the legal doctrine that an original piece of evidence, particularly a document, is superior to a copy. If the original is available, a copy will not be allowed as evidence in a trial.

See also: evidence

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Best evidence rule — The best evidence rule is a common law rule of evidence which can be traced back at least as far as the 18th century. In Omychund v Barker (1745) 1 Atk, 21, 49; 26 ER 15, 33, Lord Harwicke stated that no evidence was admissible unless it was the… … Wikipedia
best evidence rule — Rule which requires that best evidence available be presented in lieu of less satisfactory evidence. People v. Banks, Colo.App., 655 P.2d 1384, 1387. This rule prohibits the introduction into evidence of secondary evidence unless it is shown that … Black's law dictionary
best evidence rule — Rule which requires that best evidence available be presented in lieu of less satisfactory evidence. People v. Banks, Colo.App., 655 P.2d 1384, 1387. This rule prohibits the introduction into evidence of secondary evidence unless it is shown that … Black's law dictionary
best evidence rule — The rule of evidence that the best evidence of which the case in its nature is susceptible and which is within the power of the party to produce, or is capable of being produced, must be adduced in proof of every disputed fact. Lego v Olson, 110… … Ballentine's law dictionary
best evidence rule — rule that states that the original item must be presented as evidence whenever possible and that copies are only acceptable when the original is not available (Law) … English contemporary dictionary
best evidence rule — noun a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required • Hypernyms: ↑rule of evidence … Useful english dictionary
Best evidence — may refer to:* Best Evidence , a documentary television series * Best evidence rule, a common law rule of evidence * UFO Best Evidence , an episode of the documentary television show Unexplained Mysteries … Wikipedia
best evidence — Primary evidence, as distinguished from secondary; original, as distinguished from substitutionary; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible, not the highest or strongest evidence which the nature of the thing… … Black's law dictionary
best evidence — Primary evidence, as distinguished from secondary; original, as distinguished from substitutionary; the best and highest evidence of which the nature of the case is susceptible, not the highest or strongest evidence which the nature of the thing… … Black's law dictionary
evidence — ev·i·dence 1 / e və dəns, ˌdens/ n [Medieval Latin evidentia, from Latin, that which is obvious, from evident evidens clear, obvious, from e out of, from + videns, present participle of videre to see]: something that furnishes or tends to furnish … Law dictionary

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