Documentary evidence is described as tangible records of business or correspondence; this type of evidence is said to what?

• A. Speaks for itself
• B. Requires interpretation
• C. Is digital only
• D. Is subjective

Answer: (A)

Documentary evidence is described as tangible records of business or correspondence because the document itself directly proves certain facts. When you have a receipt, an invoice, a letter, or an email, the information it contains—dates, amounts, parties, and communications—establishes those facts without needing someone to testify about them. In other words, the document “speaks for itself” by presenting the evidence directly through its contents. You might still need to interpret the language or determine relevance, but the existence and information within the document are provided by the document itself. It’s not limited to digital formats, and it isn’t inherently subjective.