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To: KoRn; stayathomemom
I wonder if this ‘testimony’ would even be admissible in court, because she wouldn’t be subject to any cross examination by the defense.

I think so-called "dying declarations" are often admissable in court, even though "hearsay" is not.

49 posted on 06/08/2011 7:05:13 PM PDT by Ramius (Personally, I give us... one chance in three. More tea?)
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To: Ramius
I think so-called "dying declarations" are often admissable in court, even though "hearsay" is not.

The reason dying declarations are often admissible is that the dying person is presumed to not have a reason to lie. A scorned woman desiring revenge has a motive to lie.

173 posted on 06/09/2011 5:55:54 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 ("It is only when we've lost everything, that we are free to do anything" -- Fight Club)
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