MN Bar Evidence and Trial Practice

Question 1

Under the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, relevant evidence is defined as evidence that:

Accepted Answer

Makes any fact more or less probable than it would be without the evidence, and the fact is of consequence

Answer

Under Minn. R. Evid. 401, relevant evidence makes a fact of consequence to the action more or less probable than without the evidence.

Question 2

Under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 403, relevant evidence may be excluded if:

Accepted Answer

Its probative value is substantially outweighed by danger of unfair prejudice, confusion, or misleading the jury

Answer

Minn. R. Evid. 403 permits exclusion of relevant evidence when its probative value is substantially outweighed by the risk of unfair prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.

Question 3

Under the Minnesota Rules of Evidence, hearsay is defined as:

Accepted Answer

An out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted

Answer

Under Minn. R. Evid. 801(c), hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter it asserts.

Question 4

Which of the following is a hearsay exception under Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803 that does NOT require the declarant's unavailability?

Accepted Answer

Present sense impression

Answer

Present sense impression under Minn. R. Evid. 803(1) is a hearsay exception available regardless of the declarant's availability, unlike exceptions under Rule 804.

Question 5

Under Minnesota law, the attorney-client privilege protects:

Accepted Answer

Confidential communications between attorney and client made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice

Answer

Minnesota's attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between client and attorney made for the purpose of facilitating legal representation.

MN Bar - Minnesota Bar Exam Practice Test

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MN Bar Evidence and Trial Practice