Relevancy Flashcards
1
Q
Probabilistic evidence- use of probabilities employing scientific methods
A
Using the product rule generally NOT allowed
2
Q
Spontaneous similar occurrences
A
Neither party has caused for purposes of litigation
Can be relevant to:
- nature and condition of a thing
- causation
- notice of a dangerous condition
- something that did or didn’t occur under similar circumstances
Must be substantially similar to the event being litigated
3
Q
Spontaneous non-occurances
A
neither party has caused for purposes of litigation
whether it is relevant depends on
- closeness of time of events
- whether conditions under which non-occurrence occurred are static
- frequency of non-occurrence
must be substantially similar to the event being litigated
4
Q
created similar occurrences
A
must be substantially similar to the event being litigated
5
Q
consciousness of guilt
A
generally relevant
threats to witnesses, false alibi, false name, bond jumping, escape from jail, etc.
