Rule 140 “Evidence” means testimony, writings, material objects, or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or nonexistenc…

Evidence is anything used in court to show that something did or did not happen. It can be spoken words from a witness, written documents, or physical objects that someone can see, hear, or touch.

For example, a signed contract, a photo, a weapon, or a witness's spoken account of what they saw can all be evidence. The key point is that the item or statement must be used to prove a fact in the case.