Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith v. Zimmerman

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• explaining that the old best evidence rule “recognize [d] the central position writings have in the law. In many instances significant rights turn on the precise language used in a writing. When that is the case, the law prefers the writing itself to be produced.”

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