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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 West Virginia, as in other jurisdictions, evidence is crucial in legal proceedings to establish the truth of disputed facts. The state follows rules that are similar to the Federal Rules of Evidence, which govern the admissibility and use of evidence in court. Evidence can be anything that makes a fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence. This includes witness testimony, documents, contracts, email messages, photographs, medical bills, video footage, and voice recordings. The evidence must be relevant to the issues in the case and not overly prejudicial, confusing, or a waste of time. West Virginia courts also consider the reliability and authenticity of evidence before it can be presented to a jury or judge. The rules are designed to ensure that the evidence presented is fair and that the rights of both parties are protected during the legal process.

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