Demonstrative Evidence
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Evidence in the form of objects, models, diagrams, or other tangible items used to illustrate or clarify facts in a legal case.
The lawyer presented demonstrative evidence to help the jury understand the accident scene.
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Commentary
Demonstrative evidence serves to aid the comprehension of facts but must accurately represent what it illustrates to be admissible.
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