This Practice Note provides an overview of the rules in relation to factual evidence in a civil action in the Irish courts. It covers relevancy and admissibility of factual evidence, gathering factual evidence, disclosing factual evidence to other parties, privilege, placing and presenting factual evidence before the court.

This Practice Note deals with factual evidence in a civil action in the Irish courts. It covers:

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   Relevancy and admissibility of factual evidence

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   Gathering factual evidence

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   Disclosing factual evidence to other parties in the action

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   Privilege

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   Placing factual evidence before the court

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   Presenting factual evidence at trial