# Minn. R. Evid. 102: Purpose and Construction

> Minnesota · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R102

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. Evid. 102
- **Heading:** Purpose and Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Court Rules / Rules of Evidence / Rule 102

## Text

These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. Evid. 101 Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R101.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 102 Purpose and Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R102.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 103 Rulings on Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R103.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 104 Preliminary Questions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R104.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 105 Limited Admissibility](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R105.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 106 Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R106.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 201 Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R201.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 301 Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R301.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 401 Definition of "Relevant Evidence"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R401.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 402 Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R402.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 403 Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R403.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 404 Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R404.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 405 Methods of Proving Character](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R405.md)
- [Minn. R. Evid. 406 Habit; Routine Practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MN_EV_R406.md)

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