Schafer v. Time, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
142 F.3d 1361 (11th Cir. 1998)
Relevant factsFree
Michael Schafer (plaintiff) sued Time, Inc. (Time) (defendant) for libel, and at trial Time was permitted, over Schafer's objection, to cross-examine him about a prior felony conviction, prior DUI convictions, and his failure to pay child support and alimony. The district court ruled in Time's favor, and Schafer appealed, challenging the admission of that specific-conduct evidence.
IssueFree
Whether a specific instance of a person's conduct is admissible if it tends to prove an essential character element of the claim or charge in dispute.