R 205.3615 Use of rules of evidence.

Rule 615. (1) The rules of evidence as applied in a nonjury civil case in circuit court shall be followed as far as practicable, but the presiding officer may admit and give probative effect to evidence of a type commonly relied upon by reasonably prudent persons in the conduct of their affairs. (2) Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence may be excluded. (3) Effect shall be given to the rules of privilege recognized by law. (4) Objections to offers of evidence may be made and shall be noted in the record.