# Fed. R. Evid. 105: Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R105

## Section

- **Citation:** Fed. R. Evid. 105
- **Heading:** Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Rules of Evidence > Rule 105

## Text

Parties or for Other Purposes If the court admits evidence that is admissible against a party or for a purpose—but not against another party or for another purpose—the court, on timely request, must restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly.

## Nearby sections

- [Fed. R. Evid. 101 Rule 101. Scope; Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R101.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 102 Rule 102. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R102.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 103 Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R103.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 104 Rule 104. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R104.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 105 Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R105.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 106 Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R106.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 107 Rule 107. Illustrative Aids](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R107.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 201 Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R201.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 301 Rule 301. Presumptions in Civil Cases Generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R301.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 302 Rule 302. Applying State Law to Presumptions in Civil Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R302.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 401 Rule 401. Test for Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R401.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 402 Rule 402. General Admissibility of Relevant Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R402.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 403 Rule 403. Excluding Relevant Evidence for Prejudice, Confusion, Waste of Time, or Other Reasons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R403.md)
- [Fed. R. Evid. 404 Rule 404. Character Evidence; Other Crimes, Wrongs, or Acts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/FRULES_FRE_R404.md)

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