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Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I think that's a statement against interest, and I only think that because I watch a lot of Law and Order.
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It is a statement against interest, as defined in the FRE, although the despcription uses language essentially the same as that quoted by Penske.
The distinction dtb is noting is the exclusion of a formal party admission, i.e., in a pleading or a Request to Admit, which is not hearsay at all, and furthermore, cannot be impeached by the party against whom it is invoked.
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