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Trade dispute evidence: comparison framework

A structured evidence comparison, with unknowns kept visible.

Editorial team:Cross-Border Trade & Contract Dispute Center
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For:Importers and exporters with delivery or payment disagreements

Compare evidence, not an invented ranking. Keep the same intended task in view, attach supporting records and leave unknowns explicitly unconfirmed.

Dimension / optionWhat to inspectDecision question
Contract versionSignatures; version dates; amendmentsWhat evidence would make contract version suitable for your specific task?
Delivery recordShipment identifiers; receipt exceptionsWhat evidence would make delivery record suitable for your specific task?
Payment ledgerInvoice matching; unapplied paymentsWhat evidence would make payment ledger suitable for your specific task?
CorrespondenceOriginal messages; sender and timestampWhat evidence would make correspondence suitable for your specific task?

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