Fed. R. Evid. 407 — Subsequent Remedial Measures

Federal Rules of Evidence

Rule 407 — Subsequent Remedial Measures

Fed. R. Evid. 407

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ARTICLE IVRELEVANCE AND ITS LIMITS

CitationFed. R. Evid. 407

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Fed. R. Evid. 407.

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When measures are taken that would have made an earlier in-
jury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent
measures is not admissible to prove:
• negligence;
• culpable conduct;
• a defect in a product or its design; or
• a need for a warning or instruction.
But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such
as impeachment or—if disputed—proving ownership, control, or
the feasibility of precautionary measures.

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When measures are taken that would have made an earlier in-
jury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent
measures is not admissible to prove:
• negligence;
• culpable conduct;
• a defect in a product or its design; or
• a need for a warning or instruction.
But the court may admit this evidence for another purpose, such
as impeachment or—if disputed—proving ownership, control, or
the feasibility of precautionary measures.

Advisory Committee Notes

(As amended Apr. 11, 1997, eff. Dec. 1, 1997; Apr. 26, 2011, eff. Dec. 1, 2011.)