chapter 3

testimonial evidence

spoken or signed, elected from a witness
real evidence

the thing itself, physically presented as opposed to being described
admissable evidence

evidence that may be presented in court
relevant

admissable in court, of consequence
material

of consequence to the determination of the action
best evidence

rule that allows only the original document or item to be admitted
judicial notice

admission of evidence w out authentication
affirmative defense

defense showing that the defendant is not liable even if the plaintiffs claim
proof beyond a reasonable doubt

proof that is so strong it excludes any other reasonable hypothesis

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chapter 3

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civil litigation

Updated

2010-08-25T19:51:41Z

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