California · Evidence Code

EVID §1154: Evidence that a person has accepted or offered or promised to accept a sum of money or any other thing, act, or service in satisfaction of a claim, as well as any conduct or statements made in negotia

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Evidence of accepting or offering money or other items to settle a claim, including related conduct or statements, is admissible in civil proceedings.

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Evidence that a person has accepted or offered or promised to accept a sum of money or any other thing, act, or service in satisfaction of a claim, as well as any conduct or statements made in negotiation thereof, is inadmissible to prove the invalidity of the claim or any part of it.

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