Minnesota Statutes 86B.815 – Violation as Evidence in Civil Action
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Subdivision 1.Prima facie evidence of negligence.
In all civil actions, a violation of this chapter by a party is not negligence per se but is prima facie evidence of negligence.
Subd. 2.Conviction record not admissible.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 86B.815
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 86B.815
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44
The record of the conviction of a person for a violation of this chapter is not admissible as evidence in a court in a civil action.