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910. Evidence — contents of writings, recordings and photographs.
910.02 Requirement of original.
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WI Stat § 910.02 (2012 through Act 45)
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910.02 Requirement of original. To prove the content of a writing, recording or photograph, the original writing, recording or photograph is required, except as otherwise provided in chs. 901 to 911, s. 137.21, or by other statute.
History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R354 (1973); 1981 c. 390; 2003 a. 294.
There is no "best evidence rule" applicable to photographs of objects that requires that the object itself be introduced rather than the photograph. A photograph of a wrench bearing the owner's initials and found in defendant's automobile was relevant. Anderson v. State, 66 Wis. 2d 233, 223 N.W.2d 879 (1974).
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