Conn. R. Evid. 10-6

As amended through April 25, 2023
Section 10-6 - Admissions of a Party

The contents of a writing, recording or photograph may be proved by the admission of a party against whom it is offered that relates to the contents of the writing, recording or photograph.

Conn. Code. Evid. 10-6

Amended Dec. 14, 2017, to take effect 2/1/2018.

COMMENTARY

Section 10-6 recognizes the exception to the best evidence rule for admissions of a party relating to the contents of a writing when offered against the party to prove the contents thereof. Morey v. Hoyt, 62 Conn. 542, 557, 26 A. 127 (1893). Section 10-6 extends the exception to recordings and photographs in conformity with other provisions of Article X.