Evidence MBE Mnemonics Flashcards
1
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Logical Relevance Exceptions “HI SEAS”
A
H Habit
I Industrial or Business Routine
S Similar Occurrences (Injuries, accidents)
E Evidence to Rebut “impossibility” claim
A Absence of similar occurrences
S Sales of Similar Property
2
Q
Public Policy Relevance Exclusions “SOMGI”
A
S Subsequent remedial measures O Offer to settle M Offer to pay Medical bills G withdrawn Guilty pleas I Liability of Insurance
3
Q
Not Relevant “WUCUM”
A
W Waste of time U Unfair Prejudice C Confusion of the issue U Undue delay M Misleading the jury
4
Q
Prior Bad Acts Exceptions “PLEMM BLAPP”
A
P Present sense impression L Legal operative facts E Excited utterance M Mental state M Medical treatment B Business records L Learned treatise A Ancient documents P Public records P Past recollection recorded
5
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Non-Hearsay “CIIA”
A
C prior Consistent statements
I prior Inconsistent statements
I prior Identification
A Admission by party opponent
6
Q
Declarant Unavailability Exceptions “HAD IT”
A
H family History A Abuse D Dying declaration I statement against Interest T former Testimony
