Admissibility
Admissibility is whether evidence may be considered by a court or other decision-maker under the applicable rules. Courts may exclude evidence for reasons such as irrelevance, unfair prejudice, hearsay rules, privilege, or failure to meet standards for expert testimony.
Admissibility is whether evidence may be considered by a court or other decision-maker under the applicable rules. Courts may exclude evidence for reasons such as irrelevance, unfair prejudice, hearsay rules, privilege, or failure to meet standards for expert testimony.
Example: In Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals (1993), the Supreme Court explained the trial judge’s role in assessing whether scientific expert testimony is admissible under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Common misconception: Evidence is admissible simply because it is relevant. Evidence must also satisfy applicable rules and constitutional protections.
Sources: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USREPORTS-509/pdf/USREPORTS-509-579.pdf; https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/current-rules-practice-procedure/federal-rules-evidence