Documentary Evidece

Question 1

Authentication

Answer 1

1. CA: self-authenticating documents do not include business records and trade inscriptions

Question 2

Secondary Evidence Rule (AKA best evidence)

Answer 2

• note: exempt from Prop 8

1. documents admissible to prove contents of a writing
   i. FREv: originals and duplicates
   ii. CA: originals and duplicates, and other written evidence of contents of original (including handwritten notes)
2. to prove contents of a writing: same rules