Table of Contents

• Author: Collin Miller
• Pages: vi-vi

Table of Contents

Notices ........................................................................................ ii

About the Author ........................................................................iv

About CALI eLangdell Press ...................................................... v

Table of Contents .......................................................................vi

Preface ...................................................................................... vii

Best Evidence Rule Chapter ....................................................... 1

Introductory Note......................................................................... 1

I. Historical Origins of the Best Evidence Rule .......................... 1

II. Article X: The Modern Best Evidence Rule ............................ 3

A. Rule 1002: The Rule’s Scope............................................................. 3

B. Rule 1001: Defining the Relevant Terms ........................................ 8

C. Rule 1003: The Duplicate Exception ............................................. 13

D. Rule 1004: Excusing Nonproduction of Originals ..................... 16

E. Rule 1005: Public Records ............................................................... 22

F. Rule 1006: Summaries ...................................................................... 24

G. Rule 1007: Admissions .................................................................... 26

H. Rule 1008: Functions of the Court and Jury ................................ 28

I. The Best Evidence Framework ....................................................... 30

J. Best Evidence Pleadings ................................................................... 31