Is it permissible for a state court to exclude relevant evidence in a civil case?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Lurie v. Wittner, 228 F.3d 113 (2nd Cir. 1999):
Specifically, it is permissible for a state court to exclude relevant evidence in order to prevent "confusion of the issues." Michigan v. Lucas, 500 U.S. 145, 149, 111 S.Ct. 1743, 1746 (1991)
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