Why is it so important to obtain and preserve evidence properly?
What will be an ideal response?
• The trial may take place years after evidence is gathered, so it is important that evidence
be kept in a way that will be understandable even years after the event.
• The judge and opposing counsel will not allow admission at trial of evidence that has not
been properly obtained and preserved.
• Spoliation of evidence can result in sanctions, application of evidentiary inferences,
limitations under the rules of evidence, exclusion of expert testimony, or dismissal of a
claim or defense or prosecution.
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a. lower costs. b. unpredictable "spikes" in expenses. c. more time required for training. d. less flexibility.
When presenting case law in the analysis section:
A. present the facts of the case followed by the citation, then the applicable rule of law adopted by the court. B. present the applicable rule of law adopted by the court followed by the citation, then the facts of the case. C. present the citation, followed by the applicable rule of law adopted by the court, then the facts of the case. D. present the citation followed by the facts of the case, then the applicable rule of law adopted by the court.
The ____________________ theory has been used as the basis for suing cigarette manufacturers.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Confinement by means of physical force is required to recover for false imprisonment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)