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A plaintiff files suit in federal district court against a lawnmower manufacturer, alleging strict liability, negligent manufacture, and breach of warranty. The suit is to recover damages for injuries. suffered by the plaintiff when his gasoline-powered lawnmower exploded, while the plaintiff was mowing his front lawn. At trial, the plaintiff calls a man who witnessed the explosion to testify as an eyewitness. The witness suffers from a mental illness that affects his perception of reality. Which of the following is true regarding the witness's mental condition?

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law

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  1. It automatically makes his testimony unreliable
  2. It requires special permission from the judge for him to testify
  3. It enhances his credibility as a witness
  4. It must not be referred to because it is unfairly prejudicial.
  5. It maybe proved to impeach him as a witness
  6. It can be used by the defense to dismiss the case.
  7. It has no bearing on either his competence or his credibility.
  8. It needs to be assessed by a medical professional before he can testify
  9. It prevents him from being cross-examined
  10. It disqualifies him from testifying

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ori_mmlu-professional_law

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