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A statement by a witness that recounts something he or she heard from someone else, rather than something that he or she saw.

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Which best tells what hearsay means?

A good one-word definition of hearsay: Gossip


How should the appellate court rule when evidence that was submitted is relevant yet inadmissible hearsay?

Hearsay is not evidence, the court rules will not allow it to be heard. As you have stated in your question it is, by definition, INADMISSIBLE.


Which best explains what hearsay is?

Probably the definitions: 1. unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge: I pay no attention to hearsay. 2. an item of idle or unverified information or gossip; rumor: a malicious hearsay. - adjective 3. of, pertaining to, or characterized by hearsay: hearsay knowledge; a hearsay report.


How do you use the word hearsay in a sentence?

That was just hearsay.


When was Hearsay Social created?

Hearsay Social was created in 2009.


Is hearsay evidence excluded from the courtroom as evidence?

Hearsay testimony is not admissable.


How do you use hearsay in a sentence?

The judge would not accept her testimony as it was hearsay.


What states have the hearsay law?

Hearsay is an evidentiary guideline. You would have to consult each particular state's Rules of Evidence to see if they have adopted a rule similar to Rule 801 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.


What has the author Bruce M Botelho written?

Bruce M. Botelho has written: 'Memorandum on hearsay' -- subject(s): Evidence, Hearsay, Hearsay Evidence


Is hearsay admissable?

No.


Is hearsay proof for a theft case?

No, hearsay is not admissible in any court case unless it falls under one of 18 exceptions. These exceptions are thought to remove the problems of hearsay testimony.


Can hearsay get you convicted of attempted murder?

yes of course, hearsay is something to do with the victim one way or another.

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