JD Evidence 3

Question 1

Under FRE 408, which of the following statements about compromise offers is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Compromise offers are inadmissible to prove liability for a disputed claim

Answer

FRE 408 bars compromise offers and related statements to prove or disprove liability for a disputed claim, encouraging out-of-court settlement.

Question 2

Under FRE 803(6), the business records exception requires that a record be:

Accepted Answer

Made at or near the time of the event by a person with knowledge, in the regular course of business

Answer

FRE 803(6) requires records kept in the regular course of business, made at or near the time of the event by a person with knowledge, to qualify for the business records exception.

Question 3

Under FRE 801(d)(2), an admission by a party-opponent is not hearsay. Which of the following qualifies?

Accepted Answer

A statement made by the party that is offered against the party

Answer

FRE 801(d)(2)(A) classifies as non-hearsay a statement that is offered against an opposing party and was made by that party in an individual capacity.

Question 4

Under FRE 609, a prior felony conviction may be used to impeach a witness if:

Accepted Answer

The crime involved dishonesty, or was a felony and its probative value outweighs prejudice

Answer

FRE 609 allows impeachment with prior felony convictions subject to a balancing test, and automatically admits convictions involving dishonesty or false statement regardless of grade.

Question 5

The marital communications privilege protects:

Accepted Answer

Confidential communications made during a valid marriage

Answer

The marital communications privilege protects confidential communications made between spouses during a valid marriage, lasting even after divorce.

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JD Evidence 3