In Most Instances, the Federal Rules of Evidence Allow for the Admission

question 53

Essay

In most instances, the Federal Rules of Evidence allow for the admission of a duplicate to the same extent as the original. Under what circumstances do the Rules find a duplicate not an acceptable alternative to the original document?

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Definitions:

Handwriting

The act or skill of writing text by hand with an instrument such as a pen or pencil.

Psychopathology

Refers to the scientific study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, etiologies, and treatments.

Extroversion

A personality trait typified by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of emotional expressiveness.

Rorschach Test

A psychological test in which subjects' perceptions of inkblots are recorded and analyzed, used to assess an individual's personality traits and emotions.