Hearsay definition

Hearsay means a statement made otherwise than by a person while giving oral evidence in the proceedings which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated; and
Hearsay means a statement that:
Hearsay means a written or oral statement made otherwise than by a witness giving his own first-hand evidence in proceedings, which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated and which is relied on in Court to prove the truth of the matters stated; and

Examples of Hearsay in a sentence

  • Hearsay or 234 unsubstantiated complaints will not be used for reprimand, discipline or a 235 negative comment on the evaluation.


More Definitions of Hearsay

Hearsay means a statement made otherwise than by a person while giving oral evidence in the proceedings which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated, and references to hearsay include hearsay of whatever degree;
Hearsay means a statement, other than one made by a witness testifying at the hearing, offered into evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Hearsay means a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the proceeding, offered in evidence to establish the truth of the matter asserted.
Hearsay means a statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.
Hearsay means a statement offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted unless:
Hearsay means a statement that: (1) the declarant does not make while testifying at the current trial or hearing; and (2) a party offers in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement." N.J.R.E. 801(c). Hearsay is not admissible unless subject to a specific exception. N.J.R.E. 802.
Hearsay means a statement that: (1) the declarant does not make while testifying at the current trial or hearing; and (2) a party offers in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.” Fed. R. Evid. 801(c). Hearsay is not admissible unless a federal statute, the Federal Rules of Evidence, or other rules prescribed by the Supreme Court provide an exception. Fed. R. Evid. 802. Rule 56(c)(1)(A) & (4) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is such an exception, as it permits affidavits and declarations to be used by the Court in determining a motion for summary judgment when the affidavit or declaration is “made on personal knowledge, set[s] out facts that would be admissible in evidence, and show[s] that the affiant or declarant is competent to testify on the matters stated.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c)(4). “On a motion for summary judgment, the district court should disregard only those portions of an affidavit [or declaration] that are inadequate and consider the rest.” Akin v. Q-L Invs., 959 F.2d 521, 531 (5th Cir. 1992).