Extrinsic evidence definition

Extrinsic evidence means evidence that would be inad- missible under the common law parole evidence rule or a similar doctrine because the evidence is not contained in the governing instrument to which it relates.

Extrinsic evidence means evidence that would be inadmissible

Extrinsic evidence in this context means “[e]vidence that is calculated to impeach a witness’s credibility, adduced by means other than cross-examination of the witness.” It “may include evidence in documents and recordings and the testimony of other witnesses.” BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 597 (8th ed. 2004).

Examples of Extrinsic evidence in a sentence

• Extrinsic evidence of a witness’s prior inconsistent statement is admissible only if the witness is given an opportunity to explain or deny the statement and an adverse party is given an opportunity to examine the witness about it, or if justice so requires.

• Extrinsic evidence of a witness’s bias or interest is not admissible unless the witness is first examined about the bias or interest and fails to unequivocally admit it.

• Extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement by a witness is not admissible unless the witness is afforded an opportunity to explain or deny the same and the opposite party is afforded an opportunity to interrogate the witness thereon, or the interests of justice otherwise require.

• Extrinsic evidence shall be identified by production number or by producing a copy if not previously produced.

• Extrinsic evidence is admissible in determining the transferor's intent.

• Extrinsic evidence may be used to construe the intent.History: 1997 a.

• Extrinsic evidence of authenticity is not required as a condition precedent to admissibility of documents maintained in the files and records of the District.

• Self-Authentication Extrinsic evidence of authenticity as a condition precedent to admissibility is not required with respect to the following: (1) Domestic public documents under seal.

• Extrinsic evidence of a witness’s prior inconsistent statement is not admissible unless the witness is first examined about the statement and fails to unequivocally admit making the statement.

• Extrinsic evidence may clarify but not contradict a collective agreement.

More Definitions of Extrinsic evidence

Extrinsic evidence means evidence that would be inadmissible under the common law parole evi- dence rule or a similar doctrine because the evidence is not contained in the governing instrument to which it relates.