FRE Rule 407

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Below is Rule 407 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Rule 407 deals with Subsequent Remedial Measures, and is indexed under Article IV. Relevancy And Its Limits.

When, after an injury or harm allegedly caused by an event, measures are taken that, if taken previously,would have made the injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence, culpable conduct, a defect in a product, a defect in a product’s design, or a need for a warning or instruction. This rule does not require the exclusion of evidence of subsequent measures when offered for another purpose, such as proving ownership, control, or feasibility of precautionary measures, if controverted, or impeachment.

(As amended Apr. 11, 1997, eff. Dec. 1, 1997.)