---
kind: "section"
citation: "29 C.F.R. § 18.405"
title: "29"
number: "18.405"
heading: "Methods of proving character."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/29/18.405"
---

# §18.405. Methods of proving character.

- (a) **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.
- (b) **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

### 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.