Family Records

What is Family Records?

A statement of fact about personal or family history contained in a family record, such as a Bible, genealogy, chart, engraving on a ring, inscription on a portrait, or engraving on an urn or burial marker. These are recognized as exceptions to the Hearsay Rule.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Evidence terms:

• Records of Regularly Conducted Activity
• Statement Against Interest
• Residual Exception

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