The Case File exhibits are admitted by stipulation. How does this affect their use at trial?

The Case File exhibits are admitted by stipulation. How does this affect their use at trial?

• A. They are admitted without a separate authentication requirement.
• B. They must be re-authenticated before use.
• C. They require a new evidentiary hearing.
• D. They cannot be used unless a live demonstration is provided.

Answer: (A)

Stipulated authentication means authenticity is established by agreement, so the exhibits can be admitted at trial without a separate authentication step. Once the authenticity is covered by the stipulation, no witness needs to re-authenticate the documents, and there’s no requirement for a new evidentiary hearing or a live demonstration solely for authentication. Keep in mind that other rules (like relevance and hearsay) still apply; the stipulation handles authentication, not all admissibility questions.

Stipulated authentication means authenticity is established by agreement, so the exhibits can be admitted at trial without a separate authentication step. Once the authenticity is covered by the stipulation, no witness needs to re-authenticate the documents, and there’s no requirement for a new evidentiary hearing or a live demonstration solely for authentication. Keep in mind that other rules (like relevance and hearsay) still apply; the stipulation handles authentication, not all admissibility questions.