On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning ofHearsay, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used. What is Hearsay? (n) Hearsay is the evidence or witness provided by a person in a legal proceedings based on the information he collected from others,...
Examples of Hearsay Rule In a criminal case, a witness is called to testify about the defendant's whereabouts on the night of the crime. The witness says that they overheard someone else say that the defendant was at a specific location that night. This testimony would likely be considered ...