test paper

test paper. A writing that has been proved genuine and submitted to a jury as a standard by which to determine the authenticity of other writings. • The court decides the test paper’s authenticity as a matter of law before it is used by the jury. Direct evidence, such as a witness to the writing’s creation or an admission by the party, is preferred, but strong circumstantial evidence is usu. acceptable. In Pennsylvania, a paper or instrument shown to the jury as evidence is still called a test paper (sometimes written test-paper).

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