H.R. 3985 — To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence with respect to the rule of privileges in civil cases.

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Amends rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to provide that, in civil actions for deprivation of rights, the privilege of a witness, person, government, State, or political subdivision thereof shall be determined in accordance with State law.

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1994-03-09
Introduced in House
1994-03-09
Introduced in House
1994-03-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E386)
1994-03-09
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
1994-05-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence with respect to the rule of privileges in civil cases.

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