Introduction to the UEA - Victorian Law Reform Commission
Introduction to the UEA - Victorian Law Reform Commission
Introduction to the UEA - Victorian Law Reform Commission
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HEARSAY OVERVIEW<br />
RULE: Evidence of a previous representation made by a person is not admissible <strong>to</strong> prove <strong>the</strong> existence of a fact<br />
that it can reasonably be supposed that <strong>the</strong> person intended <strong>to</strong> assert by <strong>the</strong> representation s59<br />
EXCEPTIONS<br />
First-hand hearsay exceptions<br />
Evidence admitted for a<br />
non-hearsay purpose<br />
(for example, admissions,<br />
character evidence (in<br />
criminal proceedings))<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r hearsay<br />
exceptions<br />
(for example, business<br />
records, electronic<br />
communications, etc.)<br />
Civil proceedings<br />
Contemporaneous<br />
representations<br />
about health etc.<br />
Criminal<br />
proceedings<br />
Maker<br />
available<br />
Maker not<br />
available<br />
Maker<br />
available<br />
Maker not<br />
available<br />
Note: See also discretionary and manda<strong>to</strong>ry exclusions Part 3.11<br />
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