Summary

Law Evidence

Material Evidence

This type of evidence is tangible and can be examined by the court itself. Examples include a damaged bearing, the remains of a ruptured storage tank, or a fractured crutch.

Documentary evidence

This type of evidence is any record that can be introduced in court, such as a document, photograph, audio recording, or video. Examples include handwritten notes, letters, invoices, contracts, and wills.

Witness evidence

This type of evidence is a statement made by a person who has seen or heard something. Examples include eyewitness accounts, expert testimony, and character witnesses.