What is the scope of the review of the evidentiary rulings of the California Superior Court?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Arimboanga v. Dameron Hosp. Ass'n, C081249 (Cal. App. 2019):

We shall limit our review to those evidentiary rulings that pertain to evidence that is material to our consideration of the issues raised on appeal, and we shall review those rulings for an abuse of discretion. (Carnes v. Superior Court (2005) 126 Cal.App.4th 688, 694.)

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