Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs

Question 1

In FL, a duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless:

Answer 1

a genuine question is raised about the authenticity of the original or any other document or writing

Question 2

For what types of documents or writings is an original required?

Answer 2

When the document or writing is a:

(1) negotiable instrument
(2) a security or anything evidencing a right to the payment of money;
(3) type that is transferred by delivery in the ordinary course of business w/ any necessary endorsement or assignment.

Question 3

Are summaries allowed in FL evidence?

Answer 3

You bet they are!

Question 4

In FL, when the admissibility of evidence of the contents of writings/recordings/photographs depends on the existence of a preliminary fact, who determines whether the preliminary fact exists?

Answer 4

The court