TN · rules
Tenn. R. Evid. 1008
Functions of court and jury
When the admissibility of other evidence of contents of writings, recordings, or photographs under these rules depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question of whether the condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance with the provisions of Rule 104. When an issue is raised as to (a) whether the asserted writing, recording, or photograph ever existed, or (b) whether another writing, recording, or photograph produced at the trial is the original, or (c) whether other evidence of contents correctly reflects the contents, the issue is for the trier of fact to determine as in the case of other issues of fact.
History
Advisory Commission Comments. Division of responsibility between judge and jury is similar to the traditional provisions of Rule 104.
Provenance
- Source
- www.tncourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-17
- Edition
- 2026-09-16
- Content hash
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