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Secondary evidence may be given of the exist- .ence,) condition, or contents of a dOCUluent in the following cases :- (a.) vVhen the original is shown or appears to be in the possessionor power of the person against whom the document is sought to be proved, or of any person out of reach of, or not suhjept to, the process of the Court, or . .01' ,10 . . ~ ---, . ,,'