Which one of the following statements in respect of admissibility and relevancy is correct?
Verified Answer
A. An admissible fact is always a relevant fact
B. A relevant fact is always an admissible fact
C. A relevant fact is considered by the court as material fact, but judgment is not based upon it
D. An admissible fact is a stage where the court taking any relevant fact on the record of the case, decides any right or liability and bases its judgement on it
Explanation:
For a fact to be admissible in court, it must first be relevant. Admissibility is a narrower concept than relevancy. While all admissible facts are relevant, not all relevant facts are admissible (e.g., if they are privileged, hearsay, or excluded by other rules of evidence).