In civil cases character to prove conduct imputed, irrelevant

Character evidence in civil cases cannot be used simply to show that a person probably did or did not commit a charged act. It is only allowed when the same character is shown by facts that are otherwise relevant to the case. You cannot prove an act just by saying someone has good or bad character unless relevant facts also point to that character.

Priya sues Arjun for failing to deliver goods and tries to prove he likely breached the deal because he is dishonest. The court will not admit mere evidence of Arjun's bad character to prove the breach. If prior delivery records or contracts that are directly relevant also show a pattern, those facts may be considered because they are independently relevant.