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A. In civil cases, character evidence is inadmissible unless the character of a party is a fact in issue

B. In criminal cases, the fact that the person accused is of a good character is irrelevant

C. A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character in criminal cases

D. In criminal proceedings, evidence of bad character is admissible when evidence of good character has been given

Answer: Option B


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