EZRCP · Virginia · Part Three - Practice and Procedure in Civil Actions · Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:407

Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:407. — Subsequent Remedial Measures

Virginia · Part Three - Practice and Procedure in Civil Actions

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Rule text

When, after the occurrence of an event, measures are taken which, if taken prior to the event, would have made the event less likely to occur, evidence of such subsequent measures is not admissible to prove negligence or culpable conduct as a cause of the occurrence of the event; provided that evidence of subsequent measures is not required to be excluded when offered for another purpose for which it may be admissible, including, but not limited to, proof of ownership, control, feasibility of precautionary measures if controverted, or for impeachment.

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012.

Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.