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In criminal action prior testimony must have been given against same party: The hearsay exception...

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The hearsay exception for prior testimony applies in a criminal trial or proceeding only if the prior testimony was given against the person who is now the defendant in the criminal proceeding or trial.

Contributed in 2009 & last edited in 2009 by Peter Tillers

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