RULE 128 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Question 1

RULE 128 Section 1. Evidence defined.

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Rule 128 Section 2. Scope.

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Rule 128 Section 3. Admissibility of evidence.

Answer 3

Evidence is admissible when it is relevant to the issue and not excluded by the Constitution, the law or these Rules.

Question 4

Rule 128 Section 4. Relevancy; collateral matters.

Answer 4

Evidence must have such a relation to the fact in issue as to induce belief in its existence or non-existence. Evidence on collateral matters shall not be allowed, except when it tends in any reasonable degree to establish the probability or improbability of the fact in issue. (4)