Opinion ID: 520377
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Heading: Appellants' New Trial Motion

Text: 30 In addition to the other asserted grounds for a new trial the appellants contend they were denied a fair trial because of (1) the trial court's exclusion of evidence and (2) Roberts' misconduct. The court's evidentiary rulings are reviewed for abuse of discretion and will not be reversed absent prejudice. Kisor v. Johns-Manville Corp., 783 F.2d 1337, 1340 (9th Cir.1986). There was no abuse of discretion in refusing to allow testimony by one of Roberts' prior employers because it was of questionable relevance. Denial of a new trial is reviewed for abuse of discretion. Robins v. Harum, 773 F.2d 1004, 1006 (9th Cir.1985). The judge saw Roberts' demeanor and did not find it so egregious as to justify a new trial. We conclude that he did not err in that determination.