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Character Evidence in Law

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Learn about character evidence, reputation, and disposition in civil and criminal cases as defined by the Law of Evidence. Explore exceptions to the general rule and the relevance of character in legal proceedings.

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  1. Law of Evidence EVIDENCE OF CHARACTER 7/12/2014 Chapter 9

  2. Introduction • Character refers to the qualities which distinguish a person from another, that is, the moral nature and the fame, either good or bad. • Character evidence: evidence attesting to one's character and moral standing in the community

  3. Character evidence • The word “character” includes both reputation and disposition. • Reputation means the estimation which the pubic hold him. This is not based upon personal knowledge of a person. • Disposition means his nature, and this can be spoken of only by persons having personal knowledge.

  4. Character evidence in civil cases • The general rule in civil cases is that the evidence of character of the parties is inadmissible in order to render probable or improbable of any fact in Issue. • Exceptions to the general rule: • Character as fact in Issue • Character which affects the quantum of damages

  5. Character evidence in civil cases • The general rule in civil cases is that the evidence of character of the parties is inadmissible in order to render probable or improbable of any fact in Issue. • Exceptions to the general rule: 3. Character relevant to fact in Issue 4. Character relevant to credit

  6. Character in criminal cases 1) In criminal proceedings: (cpc art.162) a) the fact that the person accused is of a good character is relevant; and b) the fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant, unless: I) evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes relevant; ii) the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue, in which case it is always relevant. 2. A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.

  7. The end Any question so far?