Liability Insurance (N.C.R. Evid. 411)

As amended through June 18, 2024
Liability Insurance (N.C.R. Evid. 411)

"In deciding whether evidence of insurance should be received under Rule 411, a trial court should engage in the following analysis: (1) Is the insurance coverage offered for a purpose other than to show that a person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully (Rule 411); (2) If so, is the evidence relevant to show that other purpose (Rule 401); and (3) If so, is the probative value of the relevant evidence substantially outweighed by the factors set forth in Rule 403. Williams v. Bell, 167 N.C. App. 674, 678, 606 S.E.2d 436, 439, disc. review denied, 359 N.C. 414, 613 S.E.2d 26 (2005).

Revised July 26, 2016.