Rule 100. Short title
Rule 100. Short title. These rules may be known and cited as the Montana Rules of Evidence.
Rule 101. Scope
Rule 101. Scope. (a) Proceedings generally. These rules govern all proceedings in all courts in the state of Montana with the exceptions stated in this rule. (b) Rules of privilege. The rules with respect to privileges found in Article V apply at all stages of all actions, cases and proceedings. (c) Rules inapplicable. The rules (other than those with respect […]
Rule 102. Purpose and construction
Rule 102. Purpose and construction. These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July 1, 1977.
Rule 103. Rulings on evidence
Rule 103. Rulings on evidence. (a) Effect of erroneous ruling. Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and (1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion to strike appears of record, stating the specific ground of objection, […]
Rule 104. Preliminary questions of admissibility
Rule 104. Preliminary questions of admissibility. (a) Questions of admissibility generally. Preliminary questions concerning the qualification of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be determined by the court. In making its determination it is not bound by the rules of evidence except those with respect to privileges. […]
Rule 105. Limited admissibility
Rule 105. Limited admissibility. When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly. History: Ad. Sup. Ct. Ord. 12729, Dec. 29, 1976, eff. July […]
Rule 106. Remainder of or related acts, writings, or statements
Rule 106. Remainder of or related acts, writings, or statements. (a) When part of an act, declaration, conversation, writing or recorded statement or series thereof is introduced by a party: (1) an adverse party may require the introduction at that time of any other part of such item or series thereof which ought in fairness to be considered at […]