Principle

EVIDENCE LAW β€” Documentary Evidence β€” Secondary Evidence β€” Photocopies β€” When Admissible

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Photocopies are admissible as secondary evidence when the original's existence and contents are admitted. The principle applies to all documentary evidence. The court will not exclude evidence on technical grounds. The rule promotes substance over form. The party cannot challenge the photocopy if they admitted…

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