Is relevant evidence admissible in a civil case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Wong, A137584 (Cal. App. 2015):

"[D]ue process requires state courts to admit reliable evidence that is critical to the defense in criminal cases." (People v. Vines (2011) 51 Cal.4th 830, 864.) Nonetheless, " ' "[a]s a general matter, the ordinary rules of evidence do not impermissibly infringe on the accused's right to present a defense." ' " (People v. Lucas (2014) 60 Cal.4th 153, 270.) Under California rules of evidence, "[o]nly relevant evidence is admissible. [Citation.] Relevant evidence is broadly defined as that having a 'tendency in reason to prove or disprove any disputed fact that is of consequence' to resolving the case.

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