52 Pa. Code § 5.401 - Admissibility of evidence

(a) Relevant and material evidence is admissible subject to objections on other grounds.

(b) Evidence will be excluded if:

(1) It is repetitious or cumulative.

(2) Its probative value is outweighed by:

(i) The danger of unfair prejudice.

(ii) Confusion of the issues.

(iii) Considerations of undue delay or waste of time.

(c) Subsections (a) and (b) supersede 1 Pa. Code §35.161 (relating to form and admissibility of evidence).

Notes

52 Pa. Code § 5.401

The provisions of this § 5.401 adopted October 12, 1984, effective 1/1/1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended January 24, 1997, effective 1/25/1997, 27 Pa.B. 414; amended April 28, effective 4/29/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097.

The provisions of this § 5.401 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504-506, 1301 and 1501.