Rule 105. LIMITED ADMISSIBILITY

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RULE 105

LIMITED ADMISSIBILITY

When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence to its proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly.

Note:

This rule is identical to the federal rule and is in accord with prior South Carolina law.

State v. Bottoms

, 260 S.C. 187, 195 S.E.2d 116 (1973);

State v. Bagwell

, 201 S.C. 387, 23 S.E.2d 244 (1942).

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