§ 4-8. Offers to Compromise
4-8. Offers to Compromise
(a) General rule. Evidence of an offer to compromise or settle a disputed claim is inadmissible on the issues of liability and the amount of the claim.
(b) Exceptions. This rule does not require the exclusion of:
(1) evidence that is offered for another purpose, such as proving bias or prejudice of a witness, refuting a contention of undue delay or proving an effort to obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution, or
(2) statements of fact or admissions of liability made by a party.