What is the relevance of a trial court's decision to admit or exclude evidence in an abuse case?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Sochin v. C.I.R., 843 F.2d 351 (9th Cir. 1988):

We review the trial court's decision to admit or exclude evidence based on the issue of relevancy for an abuse of discretion. Lies v. Farrell Lines, 641 F.2d 765, 773 (9th Cir.1981).

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