EVIDENCE ADMISSIBILITY

Question 1

Real evidence

Answer 1

consists of actual objects that can be brought into the courtroom.

Question 2

Documentary evidence

Answer 2

consists of written documents that provide insight into the facts.

Question 3

Testimonial evidence

Answer 3

consists of verbal or written statements made by witnesses.

Question 4

1 - TO BE ADMISSIBLE:

Answer 4

Evidence must be relevant to a fact at issue in

the case

Question 5

2 - TO BE ADMISSIBLE:

Answer 5

The fact must be material to the case,

Question 6

Competent

Answer 6

The evidence must be competent or legally collected.
Note: Evidence is considered “competent” if it complies
with certain traditional notions of reliability.