CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Relevance
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Evid. Affected by Extrinsic Policies
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Verdict: Evidence to Test
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Affidavit re vote for wrong verdict is inadmissible.
Unsolicited comments from juror’s pastor on death penalty, 2nd juror’s conversation with her pastor, and introduction of Bible passages to jury room, though misconduct, was not prejudicial.
Counteraffidavits must be directed to objective behavior.
Affidavits re behavior of jurors.
Juror affidavit or testimony cannot resolve ambiguity.