Information and statements that come out as part of settlement negotiations, the substance of which would ordinarily be subject to discovery procedures, are not protected from use at trial.
2007-05-22 14:49:09 · 6 answers · asked by Alize 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on what the statements are....for instance offers made during settlement process are never admissible for trial as we want parties to try and settle.
Ex...I will pay your hospital bills for you to drop your suit...I feel bad for your injury because I hit you....that statement cannot be used in court to prove the defendant hit the plaintiff and is at fault.
But obviously it is otherwise discoverable...if there is a witness that heard the defendant claim responsibility at another time...that witness can testify to this statement.
It all depends on the rules of evidence either federal or in the particular state and what statement is made
2007-05-22 14:54:39 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Luv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True, pending any mitigating circumstances. If this information is privileged, protected by law (health records, juvenile criminal background), or anything that the judge has denied through a motion by your opposition cannot be used at trial.
2007-05-22 21:53:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
True
2007-05-22 22:04:50 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds true.
2007-05-22 21:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
huh?
2007-05-22 21:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by '' GUV '' 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what are you asking?????????????????
2007-05-22 21:52:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋