Rule 106. Writings or recorded statements — Completeness

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Article I. General Provisions

Rules of Evidence

When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require the introduction at that time of any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which ought in fairness to be considered contemporaneously with it.

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