Difference between revisions of "Rules of evidence"

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'''Rules of evidence''' are the standards governing whether evidence in a [[civil case|civil]] or [[criminal case]] is [[admissible]]. [[Category:Legal Terms]]
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'''Rules of evidence''' are the standards governing whether evidence in a [[civil case|civil]] or [[criminal case]] is admissible in a court proceeding (i.e., may be presented to the fact-finder).  
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[[category:Evidence]]

Revision as of 22:24, April 9, 2012

Rules of evidence are the standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible in a court proceeding (i.e., may be presented to the fact-finder).