evidence legal definition

A thing, a document, or the testimony of a person that bears on the truth or falsity of an assertion made in litigation; the totality of such items introduced in a trial; the legal doctrines pertaining to the admission, use, and evaluation of such items.

Evidence attesting to oneÂ’s character and moral standing in the community; character witnessed to attest to same. See also reputation witness.

Evidence that pertains to the matters being decided by the court and that may be considered by the court under the applicable rules of evidence.

Additional evidence that tends to prove the same assertions as evidence already admitted.

Visual evidence, such as a chart, image, or model, prepared by attorneys or consultants, that demonstrates or clarifies information relevant to the trial.

Evidence based on the witnessÂ’ personal observation of events.

Documents introduced as evidence.

Evidence supporting the basic premises of a partyÂ’s case.

Evidence pertaining to a contract and contradicting or supplementing its terms. Extrinsic evidence is not permitted where the contract is unambiguous.

A witnessÂ’ personal opinion about the facts of the dispute.

Tangible evidence directly involved in the underlying events of the case.

Evidence offered to contradict the other partyÂ’s assertions.