Rule 2:105 Proof Admitted for Limited Purposes

Sometimes a piece of evidence is only allowed for one specific reason or against one specific person in a case. When that happens, the judge must tell the jury exactly how they can use that evidence and remind them not to use it in other ways.

For example, a statement might be allowed to show that someone knew something, but not to prove that something actually happened. The jury has to follow the judge's instructions about staying within those boundaries.

A party in the case can ask the judge to give this kind of limiting instruction. The judge can also decide to give one on their own, without anyone asking. If a party disagrees with the judge doing that, they have the right to object.