Admissibility in the United States

Evidence Law of Evidence in the U.S. Admissibility

Introduction to Admissibility

Rules of admissibility determine which items of evidence judges or juries may be permitted to hear (or see or read). Modern codes declare that all “relevant” evidence should be admitted for consideration unless specifically excluded by law. Certain facts that are logically relevant and of considerable probative force are still not legally admissible evidence because of their supposed tendency to “confuse and mislead the jury.” (1)

Admissibility and Reliability of Laboratory Analysis of Soil, Water, and Air Samples in Environmental Litigation

This section discusses generally the subject of Admissibility and Reliability of Laboratory Analysis of Soil, Water, and Air Samples in Environmental Litigation, how to determine the facts essential to Admissibility and Reliability of Laboratory Analysis of Soil, Water, and Air Samples in Environmental Litigation, and, to some extent, how to prove it in litigation and defense. Related topics are also addressed.

Resources

Notes and References

• Information about Admissibility in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia

Guide to Admissibility

In this Section

Evidence Law, Burden of Proof, Admissibility, Evidence Law Relevance, Hearsay, Witnesses and Evidence Privileges.