Witness memory refreshment permits timely verified writings, copies with judicial permission, and professional treatises for experts during examination. During examination, a witness may refresh memory using a writing made at the time of the relevant transaction or shortly afterwards, if the Court ... Summary
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Witness memory refreshment permits timely verified writings, copies with judicial permission, and professional treatises for experts during examination.
During examination, a witness may refresh memory using a writing made at the time of the relevant transaction or shortly afterwards, if the Court considers the matter then fresh in memory. A writing made by another person may be used if read within that timeframe and known to be correct. The Court may permit a copy where sufficient reason exists for non-production of the original, while expert witnesses may consult professional treatises.
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