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DE Supreme Court Eases Social Media Authentication

Social media postings can be submitted as trial evidence as long as the party introducing the evidence can demonstrate to the judge that a jury could reasonably conclude the postings are authentic, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled.

6 minute read February 28, 2014 at 11:00 PM
By
Jeff Mordock
DE Supreme Court Eases Social Media Authentication

Social media postings can be submitted as trial evidence as long as the party introducing the evidence can demonstrate to the judge that a jury could reasonably conclude the postings are authentic, the Delaware Supreme Court has ruled.

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