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Hearsay Doesn’t Count—Until It Does

In a nutshell, hearsay is “he said, she said” testimony. It is second hand information during a court proceeding that courts don’t allow. That’s the level on which most people understand it.

But when you’re a pro se litigant in the thick of a case, and the attorney for the other side uses hearsay testimony against you, that’s a whole new world. How can that lawyer get away with it when everyone knows hearsay is not allowed? Outrageous. Yes and no.

There are hearsay exceptions.

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Preparing For An Evidentiary Hearing

An evidentiary hearing is an opportunity to introduce crucial evidence or question evidence produced by the opposition. As a self-represented litigant, you should conceive of an evidentiary hearing as an athletic semi-final. This hearing could send your best facts to the playoffs and potentially produce a win.

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Take Evidence Collection To A New Level With Private Investigators

For many people, the word “private investigator” triggers images of fictional characters involved in high speed chases through large cities. They routinely have guns pulled on them. They investigate murders and find the perpetrators. Fictional private investigators rescue kidnap victims or may themselves be kidnapped. They get thrown out of places (sometimes physically). Real life private investigators aren’t so adventuresome. Yet, they can provide critical information for your case. And if you need help representing yourself in civil court, it’s time to join Courtroom5.