In a negligence case where a customer slips and falls due to a spilled liquid in a store, the plaintiff seeks to introduce evidence that the store consistently addresses spills within five minutes. What classification of evidence is the plaintiff attempting to present?
The plaintiff is presenting habit evidence, which demonstrates a regular response to a specific situation. This type of evidence is admissible to show that the store follows a standard procedure, relevant to establishing whether they acted negligently in this instance. Unlike character evidence, which pertains to general traits, habit evidence focuses on specific, repeated actions in similar circumstances.
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