N.M. R. Evid. 11-1007
The proponent may prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph by the testimony, deposition, or written statement of the party against whom the evidence is offered. The proponent need not account for the original.
N.M. R. Evid. 11-1007
Committee commentary. - The language of Rule 11-1007 NMRA was amended in 2012 to be consistent with the restyling of the Federal Rules of Evidence, effective December 1, 2011, to make them more easily understood and to make style and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on admissibility.
[Adopted by Supreme Court Order No. 12-8300-015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after June 16, 2012.]
ANNOTATIONS The 2012 amendment, approved by Supreme Court Order No. 12-8300-015, effective for all cases pending or filed on or after June 16, 2012, modified the title of the rule and rewrote the rule to make stylistic changes. The 1993 amendment, effective December 1, 1993, substituted "that party's" for "his" near the end of the rule. Compiler's notes. - This rule is similar to Rule 1007 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. - 29A Am. Jur. 2d Evidence § 1049 et seq. 32A C.J.S. Evidence § 1119.