§18.405. Methods of proving character.
29 C.F.R. § 18.405
Reputation of opinion. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation or by testimony in the form of an opinion. On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct.
Specific instances of conduct. In cases in which character or a trait of character of a person is an essential element of a claim or defense, proof may also be made of specific instances of that person's conduct.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 55 FR 13219, Apr. 9, 1990, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 5 U.S.C. 551-553; 5 U.S.C. 571 note; E.O. 12778; 57 FR 7292.
Source
Source: 48 FR 32538, July 15, 1983, unless otherwise noted.