Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
How many evidence questions will be on the MBE
A
27-30
2
Q
How many MBE questions will be on Mode of presentation?
A
9
3
Q
How many MBE questions will be on hearsay?
A
9
4
Q
When must an attorney make an offer of proof to preserve evidence
A
when evidence is erroneously excluded
5
Q
When is the plain error rule invoked?
A
When the error is obvious
6
Q
A party may challenge an evidentiary ruling as erroneous if:
A
1) The error affects a substantial right of the party.
or
2) The party notifies the judge of the error
7
Q
What is a plain error
A
An error that is so obvious and affects a substantial right.
8
Q
What is the rule of completeness?
A
A party may compel the admission of the entire document or statement instead of just a quote if fairness requires it.
