Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Admissibility of Evidence — Inadmissible Evidence — Duty of Court Not to Act Upon It

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Courts must disregard inadmissible evidence even if admitted inadvertently. Wrongful admission does not automatically reverse judgment if no miscarriage of justice occurred. The principle applies to evidence law and appellate practice. The rule requires the appellate court to expunge inadmissible evidence and test remaining evidence.…

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