§ 33.14 ANCIENT DOCUMENTS: FRE 803(16)

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§ 33.14. ANCIENT DOCUMENTS: FRE 803(16)

Rule 803(16) recognizes a hearsay exception for statements in a document that is at least 20 years old and whose authenticity is established. The rule must be read in conjunction with Rule 901(b)(8), which governs the authentication of ancient documents. Both the hearsay exception and the authentication requirement are discussed with that rule.¹⁷⁰

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^[170] See supra § 28.08 (discussing ancient documents).