California · Evidence Code

EVID §1241: Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement: (a) Is offered to explain, qualify, or make understandable conduct of the declarant; and (b) Was made while the d

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This statute provides an exception to the hearsay rule, allowing statements as evidence when offered to explain or clarify the declarant's conduct, provided the statement was made at a specific time (text appears incomplete).

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Evidence of a statement is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement: (a) Is offered to explain, qualify, or make understandable conduct of the declarant; and (b) Was made while the declarant was engaged in such conduct.

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