IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

	ORDER NO. 1278

					Adding a note before the Commentary to Evidence Rule 505.

IT IS ORDERED:

	The following note is added before the Commentary to Evidence Rule 505:

		Rule 505.  Husband-Wife Privilege.

		Evidence Rule 505 has been substantially revised since this commentary was first published.

			In most states the marital relationship gives rise to . . . .



DATED:        May 15, 1997         

EFFECTIVE DATE:    July 15, 1997   



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					Chief Justice Compton


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					Justice Matthews


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					Justice Eastaugh


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					Justice Fabe
	

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					Justice Bryner