Which is an example of documentary evidence?

• A. A written contract
• B. A witness's oral testimony
• C. A fingerprint
• D. A physical sample

Answer: (A)

Documentary evidence consists of written or recorded materials that prove a fact. A written contract fits because it is a formal document recording the agreement between parties, including terms, who was involved, and when it was formed. It can be used to prove what was agreed and the obligations created. The other options are not documentary: an oral witness provides testimonial evidence, while a fingerprint and a physical sample are physical forms of evidence. So a written contract is the example of documentary evidence.