As a general principle of law, competent evidence:

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Competent evidence is evidence that is admissible under the rules of evidence, such as being relevant, authentic, and reliable. Therefore, as long as it meets these other tests, it should be admitted. Option B, stating that competent evidence is usually not relevant and should not be admitted, is incorrect. Option C, stating that competent evidence is unreliable, is also incorrect. Option D is incorrect because competent evidence and relevant evidence are not mutually exclusive and both can be given weight in a legal case.

As a General Principle of Law, Competent Evidence