Offered evidence

Question 1

Rule 407

Answer 1

subsequent remedial measures
not admissible to prove
negligence 
culpable conduct
a defect in product design
a need for warning or instruction

Question 2

Rule 408 (a)

Answer 2

Compromise offers + Negotiations

Question 3

Rule 408 (b)

Answer 3

Exceptions to plea deals
proving a witness bias or prejudice
undue delay
obstruct criminal prosecution

Question 4

Rule 409

Answer 4

offers to pay medical and similar expenses

not admissible to turn over any offers to pay medical bills

Question 5

Rule 410 (a)

Answer 5

pleas, plea discussions, and related statements
evidence of the following is not admissible
1. a guilty plea that was later withdrawn
2. a nolo contende plea
3. a statement made during a proceeding on either of those pleas
4. statements made to a prosecuting authority if discussions did not result in a deal

Question 6

Rule 410 (b)

Answer 6

exceptions to inadmissibility of plea discussions

1. for impeaching purposes
2. in a criminal proceeding for perjury, or false statements

Question 7

Rule 411

Answer 7

Liability Insurance
the existence of a party having liability insurance is inadmissible unless
1. witness bias
2. prejudice
3. proving agency, ownership or control