Character evidence in civil damages may affect compensation, but ordinarily remains confined to general reputation and disposition. In civil cases, character is relevant where it affects the damages a person ought to receive. Character includes reputation and disposition, but, subject ... Summary
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Character evidence in civil damages may affect compensation, but ordinarily remains confined to general reputation and disposition.
In civil cases, character is relevant where it affects the damages a person ought to receive. Character includes reputation and disposition, but, subject to the exception applicable under section 54, proof is restricted to general reputation and general disposition. Particular acts cannot be used to establish reputation or disposition for this purpose.
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