June 23, 2015
By Allen Hinderaker & Ian McFarland of Merchant & Gould P.C.
Introduction
Demonstrative evidence is a singularly important tool to persuasion. Visual communication is more effective than verbal, as measured by the fact we remember significantly more of what we see as compared to what we hear. The power of demonstrative evidence to persuade underscores the critical importance that the demonstrative exhibit to fairly and accurately depict the underlying information. Demonstrative exhibits, which are the creation of the parties, must be carefully crafted and carefully reviewed to ensure a fair presentation of the evidence.
What is Demonstrative Evidence?