Haas v. Hudson & Wylie LLP

Citations

• 940 N.W.2d 650
• 2020 ND 65

Syllabus

Hearsay is a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Under N.D.R.Ev. 408, evidence of compromise or offers to compromise a disputed claim is not admissible to prove liability for, invalidity of, or the amount of a claim. The concept of \opening the door\ allows the admission of otherwise inadmissible testimony to qualify, explain, or limit testimony or evidence previously admitted.