Original Writings Objection

Identification

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Label Original Writings Objection

Preferred Label Best Evidence Rule Objection

Identifier N/A

Alternative Labels

Collateral Matter Objection Duplicate Document Objection Independent Facts Objection Non-genuine Original Objection Secondary Evidence Objection Unauthentic Copy Objection

Definition

An Original Writings Objection, also known as the Best Evidence Rule Objection, is raised when a party attempts to introduce a copy or other secondary evidence of a document when the original document is available and required. This objection asserts that the party offering the evidence must provide the original document, as it is the best evidence of its content.

Class Relationships

Sub Class Of

• Inadmissible Documentary Evidence Objection

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Deprecated

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Source and Origin

Source

Fed. R. Evid. 1007