Documentary evidence - sustany/dvg GitHub Wiki

Documentary�evidence�is a broad term in evidence law that can include almost any document introduced in trial that is on paper. For example, GA Code � 17-5-32 contains an extensive list of what the state considers documentary evidence: �the term �documentary evidence� includes but is not limited to writings, documents, blueprints, drawings, photographs, computer printouts, microfilms, X-rays, files, diagrams, ledgers, books, tapes, audio and video recordings, and papers of any type or description.�

In order for documentary evidence to be admitted at trial it must be�relevant�pursuant to�FRE 402�and�403. Additionally, documentary evidence must be�authenticated�pursuant to�FRE 901�or�902. At�common law, parties were restricted by the original document rule when introducing documentary evidence; however the FRE has loosened this requirement through the�best evidence rule�and allowing for duplicates to be admissible pursuant to�FRE 1003.

See e.g., Phillips v. Taco Bell Corp., 60 N.Y.S.3d 67, 152 A.D.3d 806, 2017 N.Y. Slip Op. 5862 (N.Y. App. Div. 2017); Sandles v. Magna Legal Services, LLC Civil Court, City of New York N.Y.S.3d 843 (2018).