SYCR: Writings in Aid

Question 1

What can be used to refresh a witness’ recollection?

Answer 1

Anything

Question 2

Can the party refreshing collection offer the item into evidence?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Who may offer an item used to refresh rec. into evidence?

Answer 3

Other party

Question 4

If a witness is unable to remember all or part of the details of a transaction about which she once had knowledge, what may be admitted in place of her testimony?

Answer 4

Her OWN writing (shown to be reliable).

Question 5

5 foundational requirements for a recorded recollection?

Answer 5

At one time W had knowledge

Writing was made by, under the supervision of, or was adopted by W

The writing was made while W’s memory was fresh

The writing is reliable

W is unable to remember all or part of the TRANSACTION.

Question 6

Recorded recollections only apply to _______

Answer 6

Transactions

Question 7

Recorded recollection is exempt from the def or HS or is an exception?

Answer 7

Exception

Question 8

How is the recorded recollection admitted into evidence?

Answer 8

It is read.