Rule 128 General Provisions

Question 1

is the means, sanctioned by these rules, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact

Answer 1

Evidence (Sec. 1)

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE
The rules of evidence shall be the same in all courts and in all trials and hearings, except as otherwise provided by law or these rules.

Answer 2

True (Sec. 2 - Scope)

Question 3

What evidence is admissible and is not excluded by the law of the rules of court?

Answer 3

Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue (Sec. 3 - Admissibility of Evidence)

Question 4

TRUE or FALSE

Statements must have such a relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence.

Answer 4

False. The word “statements” must be evidence.

Section 4. Relevancy; collateral matters

Question 5

Evidence on collateral matters shall NOT be allowed as a general rule. What is the exception?

Answer 5

When it tends in any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue.
(Section 4. Relevancy; collateral matters)