IEA Section 14 — Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling

Summary

If a person’s state of mind—such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will, or good-will towards someone—or their physical condition or bodily feeling is directly in question or relevant to a case, then facts that show that state of mind or physical state can be used as evidence. This means you can present facts that help prove what someone was thinking or feeling at a particular time, as long as that mental or physical state is an important part of the legal issue.

Official Text

Facts showing the existence of any state of mind, such as intention, knowledge, good faith, negligence, rashness, ill-will or good-will towards any particular person, or showing the existence of any state of body or bodily feeling, are relevant, when the existence of any such state of mind or body or bodily feeling, is in issue or relevant.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BSA §12 — Facts showing existence of state of mind, or of body or bodily feeling