Question

In Mock Trial (and real Trial), why is one of the exceptions to the hearsay rule, excited utterance?What philosophy convince people that excited utterance is a valid exception? Include any history behind it as well.

Answer 1

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The excited utterance exception (provides that hearsay statements are admissible if they relate to a startling event or condition. The statement has to be made while the declarant is under the stress or excitement caused by the event or condition.



The statement must be spontaneously made by the person while still under the stress of excitement from the event or condition. The subject matter and content of the statement must "relate to" event or condition. The statement could be a description or an opinion or inference.

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Answer 2

Excited utterance is an exception to the hearsay rule, because when people are 'excited', they usually say things that are not true. It is usually used after a 'startling event occurs' that is out of the normal. Because they are under stress, what they say is not deemed trustworthy. This rule was placed in December 1, 2015, to administer justice as fairly as possible, and to get the truth from both sides in the end.

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