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What is the definition of 'Hearsay' evidence in a court proceeding?

Hearsay is information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate. It is generally inadmissible in court because the person who actually

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Question: What is the definition of 'Hearsay' evidence in a court proceeding?

Answer options:

  • Testimony given under oath.
  • Evidence documented in a security guard's notebook.
  • Direct evidence witnessed by the guard. ✅ Information gathered from a third party that the guard did not witness personally.

Correct answer: Information gathered from a third party that the guard did not witness personally.

Explanation: Hearsay is information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate. It is generally inadmissible in court because the person who actually witnessed the event is not present to be cross-examined.

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