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Lee v The Queen (Hearsay Evidence)

[1998] HCA 60
JurisdictionAustralia
Year1998
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Evidence of a prior representation is hearsay if used to prove the asserted truth; s.60 Evidence Act does not override the rule where evidence was admitted for a non-hearsay purpose.

Area of Law

criminal

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