FREE MT Bar Evidences Question and Answers
What is "hearsay" in the context of evidence law?
Hearsay is generally inadmissible unless it falls under an exception because the person who made the statement is not present to be cross-examined.
Which of the following is an exception to the hearsay rule?
A dying declaration is admissible in court if the statement was made by a person believing they were about to die concerning the cause of their death.
What is the definition of "relevant evidence"?
Relevant evidence is admissible if it makes a fact more or less likely to be true, but it can be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.
What is the "best evidence rule"?
The best evidence rule requires the original document to prove the content unless a valid exception applies.
Which type of evidence is not considered direct evidence?
Fingerprint evidence is considered circumstantial evidence, as it requires an inference to connect it to the crime, unlike direct evidence like eyewitness testimony.