In civil cases, character evidence is generally inadmissible because civil disputes are decided on rights, obligations, and facts — not on moral character. However, Section 46 BSA creates a narrow exception: character evidence becomes admissible when it is directly connected to another fact that is already relevant to the case. For instance, in a defamation suit, the plaintiff's reputation (character) becomes relevant because damages depend on how much the defamation actually harmed their standing.

1. 1 Pick up BSA 2023.
2. 2 Go directly to Section 46.
3. 3 Read: character evidence in civil cases is irrelevant EXCEPT when connected to another relevant fact.

The text reads: Section 46 BSA: In civil cases, character evidence is irrelevant, except in so far as such character appears from facts otherwise relevant.