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Federal Rules of Evidence

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A quick definition of Federal Rules of Evidence:

The Federal Rules of Evidence are a set of rules that govern how evidence can be used in court cases in the United States. These rules help make sure that court proceedings are fair and efficient, and that the truth is discovered. They cover things like what kinds of evidence can be used, how witnesses are questioned, and how to prove someone's character. The rules were created in the 1970s to make sure that all federal courts use the same rules for evidence, and they have been updated over time to make them clearer and more helpful.

A more thorough explanation:

The Federal Rules of Evidence are a set of rules that govern how evidence is used in civil proceedings in United States federal courts. The purpose of these rules is to ensure that every proceeding is fair, efficient, and promotes the development of evidence law to find the truth and make just decisions.

For example, the rules cover topics such as judicial notice, relevancy, testimony, proving character, and hearsay. They also provide guidance on how to determine if a witness is qualified, if a privilege exists, or if evidence is admissible.

The Federal Rules of Evidence were created to provide uniformity in evidence law for all federal civil proceedings. Before their adoption, federal courts relied on the common law of the states, which led to inconsistencies and confusion. The rules were first approved by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1972 and later by Congress in 1975.

One major provision of the rules is Rule 401, which sets a standard for relevance. This means that evidence must be related to the case and help prove or disprove a fact. Another provision is Rule 403, which gives judges the power to exclude evidence that may cause undue prejudice, confusion, or waste time.

Overall, the Federal Rules of Evidence are important because they ensure that evidence is used fairly and efficiently in federal civil proceedings, leading to just decisions.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] baddestbunny
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@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
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let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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