ancient document

Evidence. A document that is presumed to be authentic because its physical condition strongly suggests authenticity, it has existed for 20 or more years, and it has been maintained in proper custody (as by coming from a place where it is reasonably expected to be found).Fed. R. Evid. 901(b)(8).

— Also termed ancient writing. [Cases: Evidence 372. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 1010–1012, 1014–1015.]

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双语律师蓉婧，国内知名法学院民商法专业，擅长翻译各类与数据隐私及安全相关的法律文件。