What are the requirements of authentication and the Best Evidence Rule in documentary evidence?

• A. The document must be properly authenticated as what it purports to be; the best evidence rule requires the original document when the content is issue unless a valid exception applies.
• B. Any copy suffices; authentication is not required.
• C. Authentication is not required; best evidence can rely on testimony.
• D. Hearsay exception overrides best evidence.

Answer: (C)