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In a civil action the hearsay exception for prior testimony can apply even if the prior testimony was offered against another party in the previous proceeding. It is enough if the party against whom the prior testimony was a predecessor in interest that had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the declarant's testimony the in the prior proceeding by direct, cross, or redirect examination.

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Contributed in 2009 & last edited in 2009 by Peter Tillers
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