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The best evidence ol which the nature of the case 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 deed itself is better. Gilb. Ev. IB; Starkie, Ev. 437; 2 Campb. 605; 3 Campb. 236; 1 Esp. 127; 1 Pet. (U.S.) 591; 6 Pet. (U.S.) 352; 7 Pet. (U.S.) 100. The term is confined to cases where the law has divided evidence into primary and secondary. 33 Mich..53. The rule requiring the best evidence does not exclude a witness on the ground that another is more credible, but merely excludes such evidence as is substitutionary in its character, if the original evidence can be had. 65 Me. 467.
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The best evidence ol which the nature of the case 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 deed itself is better. Gilb. Ev. IB; Starkie, Ev. 437; 2 Campb. 605; 3 Campb. 236; 1 Esp. 127; 1 Pet. (U.S.) 591; 6 Pet. (U.S.) 352; 7 Pet. (U.S.) 100. The term is confined to cases where the law has divided evidence into primary and secondary. 33 Mich..53. The rule requiring the best evidence does not exclude a witness on the ground that another is more credible, but merely excludes such evidence as is substitutionary in its character, if the original evidence can be had. 65 Me. 467.
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Meaning of Best Evidence
In plain or simple terms, Best Evidence means: In proving what’s in a document, the best evidence is the document itself, and unless it’s not available, no other evidence is admissible to prove it.
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