Legal Question in Family Law in California
Can you please explain what evidence code 1152 means exactly and how it would apply to family law?
Asked on 1/31/10, 6:22 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
It is a long section, with several subsections. Without knowing any context it is impossible to answer without giving an entire treatise on the section, which is beyond the scope of this format.
Answered on 2/05/10, 6:45 am
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
While Mr. McCormick is correct this section have several aspects in its application, the section states that offers to compromise cannot be introduced as evidence of the amount of damages. The purpose of the section is to encourage settlement discussions. There are some exceptions to this rule. In family law it would probably be used to encourage settlement discussions. The circumstances of your case may invoke one of the exceptions.
Answered on 2/05/10, 10:31 am