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The Hearsay Rule Explained: Definition & Exceptions

Meta Description: The hearsay rule is one of the most critical and complex rules of evidence. Learn the foundational definition of an inadmissible out-of-court statement, the rationale behind its exclusion, and the crucial exceptions—like Excited Utterance and Business Records—that allow certain second-hand testimony to be admitted in court. Essential reading for anyone navigating litigation in […]

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