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N.J.R.E. 401

Definition of “Relevant Evidence”

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“Relevant evidence” means evidence having a tendency in reason to prove or disprove any fact of consequence to the determination of the action.

History

NOTE: Adopted September 15, 1992 to be effective July 1, 1993; amended September 16, 2019 to be effective July 1, 2020.

Provenance

Source: njcourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-14
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