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Mar. 6, 2026

Admitting testimony regarding business records

When contract disputes reach trial, the outcome often turns not just on what was written, but on what was said, intended and performed. Knowing what testimony gets in--and how to present it--can decide the case.

Jay M. Spillane

Founder
Spillane Trial Group PLC

468 N Camden Dr # 2
Beverly Hills , CA 90210

Phone: (424) 217-5980

Fax: (888) 590-1683

Email: jspillane@spillaneplc.com

UC Hastings COL; San Francisco CA

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Admitting testimony regarding business records
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If the parties dispute whether a contract was formed, ordinarily, testimony about the parties' oral and written communications, and actions consistent or inconsistent with contract formation, would come into evidence. "Whether parties have reached a contractual agreement and on what terms are questions for the fact finder when conflicting versions of the parties' negotiations require a determination o...

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