EVIDENCE

Question 1

What is the Reply Letter Doctrine?

Answer 1

• doctrine that allows a letter to be authenticated by content and circumstances indicating it was in reply to a duly authenticated one.
• proponent of evidence must prove first letter was
  
  • dated
  • duly mailed at a given time and place, and
  • addressed to sender of reply-letter

Question 2

Is a prior statement by a witness, if that witness is testifying and available for cross-examination, hearsay?

Answer 2

It is not hearsay and is admissible if it is one of identification of a person made after perceiving the person (one of prior identification)