Legally True But Irrelevant Bar Exam Bait Attractive Wrong Answe
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Example wrong choices
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.
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