Rule 405 Flashcards
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Rule 405
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Character can only be proved through testimony of the person’s reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion
Civil cases: character evidence NOT admissible as circumstantial evidence to prove conduct. But, character evidence is admissible in a civil case IF character is directly at issue (e.g. defamation, negligent entrustment, loss of consortium). May prove by any method.
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Professor’s poem
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You must object if on direct the witness brings specific things (Rule 405 and 608)
