What is the test for abuse of discretion when a plaintiff makes a statement in a personal injury claim?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Rincon Ev Realty LLC v. CP III Rincon Towers, Inc., A138463 (Cal. App. 2017):

civil or criminal liability, or so far tended to render invalid a claim by him against another, or created such a risk of making him an object of hatred, ridicule, or social disgrace in the community, that a reasonable man in his position would not have made the statement unless he believed it to be true." (Evid. Code, 1230.) We review the court's ruling admitting the declaration for abuse of discretion. (People v. Lawley (2002) 27 Cal.4th 102, 153.)

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