Original Writings Objection
type: Class
preferred label: Best Evidence Rule Objection
alternative label: Collateral Matter Objection
alternative label: Duplicate Document Objection
alternative label: Independent Facts Objection
alternative label: Non-genuine Original Objection
alternative label: Secondary Evidence Objection
alternative label: Unauthentic Copy Objection
subclass of: RoABbJ9kEFzmBvBSGmbAyq
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.
source: Fed. R. Evid. 1007