Sec. 1-4. Limited Admissibility

Evidence that is admissible as to one party but

not as to another, or for one purpose but not for

another, is admissible as to that party or for that

purpose. The court may, and upon request shall,

restrict the evidence to its proper scope.

COMMENTARY

Section 1-4 is consistent with Connecticut law. See Blanchard v. Bridgeport, 190 Conn. 798, 805, 463 A.2d 553 (1983);

State v. Tryon, 145 Conn. 304, 309, 142 A.2d 54 (1958).

Sec. 1-4

Absent a party’s request for a limiting instruction, upon the

admission of evidence, the court is encouraged to instruct the

jury on the proper scope of the evidence or inquire whether

counsel desires a limiting instruction to be given. See Rokus

v. Bridgeport, 191 Conn. 62, 67, 463 A.2d 252 (1983); cf.

State v. Cox, 7 Conn. App. 377, 389, 509 A.2d 36 (1986).

Nothing precludes a court from excluding evidence offered for

a limited purpose or taking other action it deems appropriate

when a limiting instruction will not adequately protect the rights

of the parties. See Blanchard v. Bridgeport, supra, 190

Conn. 805.