Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Evidence 105

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

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.  Failure to restrict the evidence and instruct the jury shall not constitute error absent a request to do so.

Acts 1988, No. 515, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1989.