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Lee v The Queen

(1998) 195 CLR 594
JurisdictionAustralia
Year1998
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA considered the hearsay rule under the Evidence Act 1995 and held that a prior inconsistent statement used for credibility purposes cannot be used as evidence of the truth of its contents unless it falls within a hearsay exception.

Area of Law

evidence

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