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Evidence is anything that tends to prove or disprove a material or relevant fact alleged in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. Witness testimony, documents, contracts, email messages, photographs, medical bills, video images, and voice recordings are common pieces of evidence.

In South Carolina, evidence is regulated by both state statutes and rules of court, specifically the South Carolina Rules of Evidence. These rules determine what evidence is admissible in court to prove or disprove facts at issue in a legal proceeding. Evidence can be direct or circumstantial and includes witness testimony, documents, contracts, email messages, photographs, medical bills, video images, and voice recordings, among other types. The admissibility of evidence is subject to relevance, meaning it must relate directly to the case, and it must not be overly prejudicial, confusing, or a waste of time. Additionally, evidence must be authenticated or verified to be admitted, and certain types of evidence, like hearsay, are generally not admissible unless they fall under an exception. The South Carolina Rules of Evidence are consistent with the Federal Rules of Evidence, ensuring a degree of uniformity with federal proceedings, although there may be some variations in application at the state level.

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