How does evidence obtained through discovery become admissible in a business litigation case?

In a business litigation case in Mississippi, evidence obtained through discovery is made admissible through a pretrial process referred to as a “motion to admit evidence” or “motion to allow evidence.” Through this motion, the party submitting the evidence can argue for why the evidence should be allowed and how it will support their claim. The party against whom the evidence is being submitted may also oppose the motion by providing counterarguments and evidence showing why the presented evidence should be excluded. At the hearing, the judge will consider the arguments and evidence provided by both parties. The judge will then decide whether to admit or disallow the evidence and attach certain restrictions to it if deemed necessary. If the evidence is admitted, the judge may order only certain portions of it to be presented in court or set limits as to how it can be used or presented. The judge may also limit or prohibit the use of documents if, for example, the documents contain confidential/privileged information. Once admitted, the evidence will be available for attorneys to present in court to support their case. The attorneys can refer to the evidence during arguments and use it to bolster their claims. All evidence presented in court must be relevant and must be properly obtained to be admissible. The parties must also follow certain rules regarding the presentation of evidence in order for it to be admitted.

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