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2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 19 EVIDENCE
Chapter 18. Contents Of Writings, Recordings And Photographs
§19-18-3 (Rule 1003) Duplicate admissible as original--Exceptions.


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19-18-3. (Rule 1003) Duplicate admissible as original--Exceptions. A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless:

(1) A genuine question is raised as to the authenticity of the original; or

(2) In the circumstances it would be unfair to admit the duplicate in lieu of the original.

Source: Supreme Court Rule 78-2, Rule 1003.

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