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An expert witness, who has an advanced degree in engineering, is testifying at a jury trial to the possible causes for the failure of an enclosed pedestrian bridge in a shopping mall. During direct examination the Plaintiff seeks to read into evidence a passage from the authoritative text on bridge failure.
If the Defense objects, how should the court rule?
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First, consider whether the passage from the text is being offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Then, consider whether the Plaintiff has a means to authenticate the text as authoritative.
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