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

In South Carolina, evidence obtained through discovery in a business litigation case may be admitted into court as evidence. The process of admitting evidence requires parties to the litigation to exchange information relevant to the claims made in the lawsuit. This exchange is called “discovery” and helps prepare for court proceedings. To be admissible in a business litigation case, evidence must be legally relevant to a material issue before the court. This means that the evidence must be relevant to a fact or issue that may be determined by the court and have the potential to affect the outcome of the case. Additionally, the evidence must be reliable and have been obtained through a source that meets court standards. In South Carolina, the parties to the litigation may exchange documents and/or depose witnesses. Documents may include correspondence, contracts, emails, photographs, computer records, and other records related to the case. Through depositions, witnesses may be questioned concerning the matters at issue in the lawsuit. Witnesses may be deposed in person, via telephone, or videoconferencing. Evidence obtained through discovery is usually presented to the court through affidavits, statements, or other documents. The evidence is then examined for its legal relevance and reliability by the court to determine if it is admissible for trial. If the evidence is deemed admissible, both parties may use it to make their case at trial.

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