What is the effect of admitting or excluding evidence in a civil case?

We have considered these issues and concluded the court did not err by admitting the photograph. To the extent the court exercised its discretion to do so, no abuse of discretion appears. (See People v. Coddington (2000) 23 Cal.4th 529, 587-588, overruled on other grounds in Price v. Superior Court (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1046, 1069, fn. 13 [exercise of discretion in admitting or excluding evidence reviewable for abuse].) But

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even if the court had erred, reversal would not be required because we perceive no miscarriage of justice. (Evid. Code, 353; People v. Earp (1999) 20 Cal.4th 826, 878.)