Relevance

Question 1

What is the Relevance approach?

Answer 1

Always analyze weather each item of evidence is logically relevant.

1) Define: evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a fact in consequence.
2) why logically relevant?

Question 2

Relevance Approach

Answer 2

Always analyze whether each item of evidence is logically relevant.

1) define: evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove a fact or consequence.
2) why logically relevant

Question 3

Definition of Relevance

Answer 3

To be admitted all evidence must be relevant

Evidence is relevant if it tends to prove or disprove material fact.

More or less probable

Question 4

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence

Answer 4

Courts shall have the dicrestion to exlude evidence if PROBATIVE VALUE substantially outweighs by unfair prejudice, confusion or waste.

Question 5

Exclusion of Relevant Evidence

NEVADA

Answer 5

Court must exclude evdience if PROBATIVE Value substantially outweighs by unfair prejudice or confusion, and

May exclude if probative value substantially outweighs by ???

Question 6

Habit

Answer 6

Describes a person reg response to specific set of circumstances.

In Contrast to Character describes one disposition in respect to a specific trait

Question 7

Exclusion Public Policy

Liability Insurance

Answer 7

Evidence of liability insurance is inadmissible to prove CULPABLE CONDUCT like Negligence or Defendants ability to pay judgement.

Question 8

Exclusion Public Policy

Settlement, offer to settle, and Plea
Civil

Answer 8

Evidence of settlement, offers to settle, and related statements are inadmissible to prove liability or fault.

Question 9

Exclusion Public Policy

Settlement, offer to settle, and Plea
Criminal

Answer 9

Pleas later withdrawn after the plea and related statements are inadmissible to prove guilt.

• This includes not just plea but also plea of nolo cuten drum

Question 10

Exclusion Public Policy

Subsequent Remedial Measure

Answer 10

Evidence of ____ or repari after an accident are inadmissible to prove culpable conduct, or

(Fed Law): in a product liability action, defective product design.