In a dispute over a real estate transaction, the seller offers a scanned copy of the signed purchase agreement as evidence after stating that the original document is unavailable. The buyer objects on the grounds that the original must be produced. Under the best evidence rule, when can the scanned copy of the agreement be admitted?
When the original has been lost or destroyed, and it is not reasonably available.
When it is provided along with legally attested additional documents.
When a scanned copy can represent the content with appropriate accuracy and verification.
When corroborative evidence adequately substantiates the contract terms.
The best evidence rule allows for duplicates to be admitted when the original document is lost or destroyed and cannot be reasonably located or obtained. This principle ensures that the absence of the original does not hinder the admission of reliable evidence, provided the duplicate accurately represents the original and there is no good reason to doubt its authenticity. Options referencing certifications, additional evidence, or vague standards fail to address the specific circumstances for admitting a duplicate as required under the rule.
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