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Rule 407 — Subsequent remedial measures
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407(a)
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Original text
When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove:
Current text
When measures are taken that would have made an earlier injury or harm less likely to occur, evidence of the subsequent measures is not admissible to prove:
407(a)(1)
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Original text
negligence;
Current text
negligence;
407(a)(2)
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culpable conduct;
Current text
culpable conduct;
407(a)(3)
unchanged
Original text
a defect in a product or its design; or
Current text
a defect in a product or its design; or
407(a)(4)
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Original text
a need for a warning or instruction.
Current text
a need for a warning or instruction.
407(b)
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Original text
The military judge may admit this evidence for another purpose, such as impeachment or - if disputed - proving ownership, control, or the feasibility of precautionary measures.
Current text
The military judge 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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