Section 136Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

General discretion to limit use of evidence

The court may limit the use to be made of evidence if there is a danger that a particular use of the evidence might—
(a) be unfairly prejudicial to a party, or
(b) be misleading or confusing.

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