Codal provisions Rule 128

Question 1

Evidence defined (RULE 128. Section 1.)

Answer 1

Section 1. Evidence defined. — Evidence is the means, sanctioned by these rules, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.

Question 2

RULE 128. Section 2.

Answer 2

Section 2. Scope. — The rules of evidence shall be the same in all courts and in all trials and hearings, except as otherwise provided by law or these rules.

Question 3

RULE 128. Section 3.

Answer 3

Section 3. Admissibility of evidence. — Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and not excluded by the Constitution, the law or these rules.

Question 4

RULE 128. Section 4.

Answer 4

Section 4. Relevancy; collateral matters. — Evidence must have such a relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence. Evidence on collateral matters shall not be allowed, except when it tends in any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue.