Denied.
DIXON, C.J., and DENNIS, J., concur, believing that the trial judge nevertheless has the power and discretion to modify his ruling during trial, if necessary, to prevent a miscarriage of justice by admitting evidence of compromise to show bias or prejudice of a witness. See Pugh, Louisiana Evidence Law, Supplement page 56.
MARCUS, J., would grant, allowing admission of the settlement subject to the control of the trial court.
CALOGERO, Justice...
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