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evidence(encyclopedia)
evidence(2)(dictionary)
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en evidence(dictionary)
BEST EVIDENCE(law)
PRIMARY EVIDENCE(law)
PERTINENT, evidence(law)
HANDWRITING, evidence(law)

BEST EVIDENCE (law)


BEST EVIDENCE. Means the best evidence of which the nature of the case admits, not the highest or strongest evidence which the nature of the thing admits, not the highest or strongest evidence which the nature of the thing to be proved admits of: e. g. a copy of a deed is not the best evidence; the to be proved admits of: e. g. a copy of a deed is not the best evidence; the deed itself is better. Gilb. Ev. 15; 3 Campb.. 236; 2 Starkey, 473 2 Campb. deed itself is better. Gilb. Ev. 15; 3 Campb.. 236; 2 Starkey, 473 2 Campb. 605; 1 Esp. 127. 605; 1 Esp. 127. 2. The rule requiring the best evidence to be produced, is to be 2. The rule requiring the best evidence to be produced, is to be understood of the best legal evidence. 2 Serg.