Rule 102. PURPOSE

These rules should be construed so as to administer every proceeding fairly,

eliminate unjustifiable expense and delay, and promote the development of

evidence law, to the end of ascertaining the truth and securing a just

determination.

Maine Restyling Note [November 2014]

Maine Rule 102 and Federal Rule 102 are substantively identical, and

therefore the Advisory Committee recommends adoption of the language of

the restyled Federal Rule.

Federal Advisory Committee Note

The language of Rule 102 has been amended as part of the restyling of

the Evidence Rules to make them more easily understood and to make style

and terminology consistent throughout the rules. These changes are intended

to be stylistic only. There is no intent to change any result in any ruling on

evidence admissibility.

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