Lesson 1

Question 1

Evidence

Answer 1

Any matter, verbal or physical, that can be used to support the existence of a factual proposition.

Question 2

Direct Evidence

Answer 2

Evidence that proves a proposition without relying on any inference.

Question 3

Indirect or Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 3

Evidence of a subsidiary fact from which the existence of an ultimate fact may be inferred.

Question 4

Logical Relevancy

Answer 4

Evidence is logically relevant if it has materiality and probative value.

Question 5

Materiality

Answer 5

Evidence is material if it tends to show the existence or non-existence of an element that is derived from the controlling substantive law.

Question 6

Probative Value

Answer 6

Evidence has probative value if it tends to establish the proposition that it is being offered to prove.

Question 7

Legal Relevance

Answer 7

The trial judge may exclude logically relevant evidence if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice.

Question 8

Doctrine of Limited Admissibility

Answer 8

Evidence may be admissible for one purpose, but inadmissible for another purpose.