Relevant Evidence Is Admissible

Question 1

FRE 401

Answer 1

Evidence is relevant if it has any tendency to make a fact of consequence more or less probable.

Question 2

FRE 402

Answer 2

ALL relevant evidence is admissible. (SO THERE.)

6 exceptions that matter.

Question 3

FRE 403

Answer 3

EXCEPT if the probative value is SUBSTANTIALLY OUTWEIGHED by danger of unfair prejudice, etc. and judge feels like excluding it.

Question 4

FRE 407

Answer 4

EXCEPT if it’s a subsequent remedial measure offered to prove liability or negligence.

Question 5

FRE 408

Answer 5

EXCEPT if it’s a civil compromise offer, or negotiations to settle a “disputed claim,” offered to prove the validity or amount of that claim.

Question 6

FRE 409

Answer 6

EXCEPT if it’s an offer to pay medical expenses, offered to prove liability.

Question 7

FRE 410

Answer 7

EXCEPT if it’s criminal plea bargaining and there’s no guilty plea.

Question 8

FRE 411

Answer 8

EXCEPT if it’s liability insurance, offered to prove negligence or wrongfulness.