In a criminal case, a client has a privilege to prevent a lawyer or lawyer's representative from disclosing any other fact that came to the knowledge of the lawyer or the lawyer's representative by reason of the attorney-client relationship.
The fact that formal rules of evidence do not apply in arbitration (unless the parties expressly mandate it, which is rare) little deters the transplanted trial lawyer.” Alfred G.
California Code, Evidence Code - EVID § 402 (c) A ruling on the admissibility of evidence implies whatever finding of fact is prerequisite thereto; a separate or formal finding is unnecessary unless required by statute.
The best evidence rule applies when a party wants to admit the contents of a writing, recording, or photograph at a trial , but that the original is not available. In the event that the original is unavailable, the party must provide a valid reason why.
Rule 513 - Comment On or Inference From a Privilege Claim; Instruction (a) Comment or Inference Not Permitted.
Implementing the rules of evidence. The evidence used to make a decision about competence must be valid, sufficient, authentic and current.
Court's Calling of Witnesses: Under Rule 614(a), the court has the discretion to call its own witnesses. This can be done to clarify points or obtain additional evidence that the parties have not presented. Court's Examination of Witnesses: Rule 614(b) allows the judge to question witnesses directly.
General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise: the United States or Texas Constitution; a statute; these rules; or other rules prescribed under statutory authority. Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.
General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence Relevant evidence is admissible unless any of the following provides otherwise: the United States or Texas Constitution; a statute; these rules; or other rules prescribed under statutory authority. Irrelevant evidence is not admissible.
Within its text, Rule 407 explicitly excepts certain kinds of evidence from the rule of general exclusion. Among those exceptions are: evidence "offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted, or impeachment." Tex. R. Evid.