Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 5.401 - Admissibility of evidence(a) Relevant and material evidence is admissible subject to objections on other grounds.(b) Evidence will be excluded if:(1) It is repetitious or cumulative.(2) Its probative value is outweighed by:(i) The danger of unfair prejudice.(ii) Confusion of the issues.(iii) Considerations of undue delay or waste of time.(c) Subsections (a) and (b) supersede 1 Pa. Code §35.161 (relating to form and admissibility of evidence).The provisions of this §5.401 adopted October 12, 1984, effective 1/1/1985, 14 Pa.B. 3819; amended January 24, 1997, effective 1/25/1997, 27 Pa.B. 414; amended April 28, effective 4/29/2006, 36 Pa.B. 2097.The provisions of this §5.401 amended under the Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S. § § 501, 504-506, 1301 and 1501.