Sunday, February 7, 2010

Trying to prove a false document in court do i have a right ask for the original copy?....?

my signature was photo copied on to a document i did not sign what can i do? and what happen if they cant come up with the original?Trying to prove a false document in court do i have a right ask for the original copy?....?
The best evidence for a document is the presentation of its original. Thus, request the court for the original to be authenticated.Trying to prove a false document in court do i have a right ask for the original copy?....?
Under the best evidence rule, when a party tries to prove the contents of a document, he must produce the original or provide an acceptable excuse for its absence. Generally, copies or duplicates of the originals are considered ';originals'; for the purpose of the rule. But there is an exception when there's an actual dispute as to the copy's authenticity. Thus, you should object to the introduction of the copy on best evidence grounds, and then explain why you think the purported duplicate is objectionable (because you believe the other party fraudulently placed your signature on the copy without your authorization). If the judge rules correctly, he will forbid the other party from relying on the copy and make him produce the original, or, at least, he will compel the other party to come forth with a good excuse regarding why he doesn't have the original before letting him rely on the copy.





Good luck!
You may not be able to get the original before the trial, but you can certainly require that they provide the original in court.





A photocopied signature is not valid, so it will be very obvious if they have done that.
Depends on the document. If the document is certified or notarized, as a true copy, then no.





Forensic testing might be your option.
As the defendant you can request all the evidence of the plaintiff.

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