John Martin L.

Corpin
1.) what is evidence? - Evidence is the method authorized by these rules for determining in a
legal procedure the accuracy of a factual issue.
2.) When is evidence admissible? (requisites for admissibility of evidence) -When evidence is
relevant to the matter at hand and is not prohibited by the rules, it is admissible.
3.) What are the three kinds of Evidence? (enumerate and define each) • Demonstrative
evidence- objects, pictures, models, displays, utilized to support facts that the party is attempting
to show in a trial or hearing. • Documentary evidence- Writing or any other item including
letters, words, numbers, figures, symbols, or other written expression given as proof of its
contents constitutes a document. • Testimonial evidence- There is no specific type of evidence
required to render testimony admissible in court. It merely alludes to what a credible witness
confesses during a court proceeding. •The witness needs to be called in. Anyone who takes the
witness stand must agree to be put under oath and understand that lying would be perjury. •For
the witness to be credible, they must have some knowledge of the matter.
4.) What is parole evidence? - Any arrangement not specified in the formal contract is considered
parol evidence. According to the parol evidence rule, unless there is proof of fraud, duress, or a
mutual error, these agreements made outside of the contract are not admissible in court.
5.) When is a document considered as an original? - All such copies are equally treated as
originals when a document is in two or more copies that were all executed at the same time or
around the same time and have the exact same contents.