Admissibility Defeats Responsiveness Motion
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Example wrong choices
22180_pottery-kiln-hannah · EVIDENCE · Choice AYes, because a policy rule prevents evidence of settlement negotiations from being admitted.
Why it's attractive
Says 'a policy rule prevents … admission' categorically. FRE 408 has a limited-purpose exception; the categorical framing is the tell. Cut as NOT_TRUE (flat_misstatement).
Why it's wrong
Says 'a policy rule prevents … admission' categorically. FRE 408 has a limited-purpose exception; the categorical framing is the tell. Cut as NOT_TRUE (flat_misstatement).
22180_pottery-kiln-hannah · EVIDENCE · Choice CNo, because evidence of the settlement negotiations is admissible to explain Hannah's delay in retaining counsel.
Why it's attractive
States a true sub-rule (FRE 408 doesn't bar settlement evidence for delay explanation) but draws the wrong conclusion: admissibility doesn't defeat a nonresponsiveness motion. Gold Key: responsiveness and admissibility are separate doctrines.
Why it's wrong
States a true sub-rule (FRE 408 doesn't bar settlement evidence for delay explanation) but draws the wrong conclusion: admissibility doesn't defeat a nonresponsiveness motion. Gold Key: responsiveness and admissibility are separate doctrines.
22180_pottery-kiln-hannah · EVIDENCE · Choice DNo, because the settlement offer is relevant to establish that Stephen believed himself to be at fault.
Why it's attractive
FRE 408 explicitly bars using settlement evidence to prove liability. This is the core FRE 408 prohibition. Cut as NOT_TRUE (flat_misstatement).
Why it's wrong
FRE 408 explicitly bars using settlement evidence to prove liability. This is the core FRE 408 prohibition. Cut as NOT_TRUE (flat_misstatement).
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