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best evidence rule
In the course of presenting evidence in court, this edict states that if factual information or tangible documents are offered as proof, the original information or documents are preferred; if such original information or documents are unavailable, then a reasonable facsimile is the next most preferred item; such as, a photocopy of an unavailable automobile title would be the best evidence, in the event that the original automobile title was destroyed or is missing.