California · Evidence Code

EVID §1104: Except as provided in Sections 1102 and 1103, evidence of a trait of a person’s character with respect to care or skill is inadmissible to prove the quality of his conduct on a specified occasion.

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Evidence about a person's character regarding care or skill cannot be used to prove how they acted in a specific situation, except as allowed in Sections 1102 and 1103.

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Except as provided in Sections 1102 and 1103, evidence of a trait of a person’s character with respect to care or skill is inadmissible to prove the quality of his conduct on a specified occasion.

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