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Commonwealth v. Souza, 34 Mass. App. Ct. 436 (1993)
A similar wristband with studs was properly admitted into evidence.
Commonwealth v. St. Peter, 96-P-1629 (1996)
Autopsy photos admissible even if cumulative of other evidence or support facts stipulated; BUT if photos depict body as altered in the course of autopsy, admissible only if they would assist jury on a contested point.
Commonwealth v. Johnson, 46 Mass. App. Ct. 398 (1999)
The knife, while not the actual one, was illustrative of the knife used in the robbery and therefore relevant to use of a dangerous weapon (an element of the offense).
Berney v. Dinsmore, 141 Mass. 42 (1886)
Plaintiff should be allowed to pick out a similar stone. The plaintiff, though not an expert as to the value of pearls, should be allowed to select stones corresponding in size, shape, and color to the one lost, to be shown to the jury.
Everett v. Warren, 376 Mass. 280 (1978)
A model of a one piece hockey helmet was admitted properly to justify an inference that the school officials were aware of its existence; in case for injuries sustained while wearing a three piece helmet.

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