Best Evidence Rule

Question 1

when does best evidence rule apply

Answer 1

rule applies when document is material to the case and trying to prove contents of writing OR when witness has no other way to corroborate their testimony

Question 2

Trying to prove contents of doc

Answer 2

i. If document is material + trying to prove contents  best evidence = original
ii. When it is material, a copy will be allowed if all effort to find original has been made, and no evidence of tampering

Presumption: copy is okay/authentic – would need evidence of tampering to say otherwise