Character Evidence: Civil Cases

Question 1

Exceptions to When Character Evidence Is Admissible In Civil Cases

Answer 1

FRE: where claim is based on sexual assault or child molestation, defendant’s prior acts of sexual assault or child molestation are admissible.

Oregon: Civil assault or battery where self defense is plead, evidence of defendant/plaintiff violent character is admissible.

Question 2

When is Character Evidence Admissible in Civil Cases

Answer 2

When character is at issue: negligent entrustment, defamation, Loss of Consortium, Child Custody.