# M.R.E. 105: Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MS_MRE_R105

## Section

- **Citation:** M.R.E. 105
- **Heading:** Rule 105. Limiting Evidence That Is Not Admissible Against Other Parties or
- **Jurisdiction:** Mississippi
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Mississippi Rules of Court / Mississippi Rules of Evidence / M.R.E. 105

## Text

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, unless expressly
waived or rebutted, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope,
contemporaneously instruct the jury accordingly, and give a written instruction if
requested.
Advisory Committee Historical Note

Effective July 1, 2016, the Rule was amended as part of the general
restyling of the Evidence Rules.

Effective June 16, 2016, the “Comment” was retitled “Advisory Committee
Note.”

Effective July 1, 2015, Rule 105 was restructured and the Advisory
Committee Note deleted

Advisory Committee Note

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