Hearsay Flashcards
1
Q
Hearsay objection may not just arise in terms of documentary evidence, but also in regards to
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Testimonial evidence
2
Q
Hearsay is _ that is offered for its truth value
A
Out of court statement
3
Q
Hearsay proving plaintiff was at fault of accident _
A
Plaintiff says “I am at fault” at scene of crash
4
Q
General purpose of hearsay rule is to exclude evidence that may not be
A
Reliable
5
Q
Another reason for excluding hearsay evidence that its presentation denies _
A
Other party right to cross examine person who is making statement
6
Q
If person who said statement is not in court, hearsay would be unfair because _
A
Cannot examine them
7
Q
Hearsay evidence is not generally _
A
Admissible
