# Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-4: Sec. 1-4. Limited Admissibility

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## Section

- **Citation:** Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-4
- **Heading:** Sec. 1-4. Limited Admissibility
- **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Connecticut Court Rules / Connecticut Code of Evidence / Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-4

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-1 Sec. 1-1. Short Title; Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CT_EVID_R1_1.md)
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- [Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-3 Sec. 1-3. Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CT_EVID_R1_3.md)
- [Conn. Code Evid. Sec. 1-4 Sec. 1-4. Limited Admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_CT_EVID_R1_4.md)
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