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hearsay notice

noun/ˈhɪəseɪ ˈnəʊtɪs/

C2CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A formal notice served on the other party of an intention to rely on hearsay evidence, giving particulars of the statement and the reason the maker will not be called.

The claimant served a hearsay notice in respect of the deceased surveyor's report so that it could be admitted at trial.

Topic: Evidence & procedure in Legal English

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