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Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia › Virginia Rules Of Evidence › Part 2 - Virginia Rules Of Evidence › Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:105

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When evidence is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to

another party or for another purpose, the court upon motion must restrict such evidence to its

proper scope and instruct the jury accordingly. The court may give such limiting instructions sua

sponte, to which any party may object.

Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.

PART TWO

VIRGINIA RULES OF EVIDENCE

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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