Hearsay Explained | What is Hearsay in Illinois Litigation?

In this article, we’ll define hearsay evidence, double hearsay evidence, and provide a few examples of each, answering the questions, “What is hearsay?” “What’s an example of hearsay?” “What is double hearsay?” and “What’s an example of double hearsay?”

If you are familiar with the kid-friendly game of Telephone, you know how easily information can be miscommunicated and misconstrued by traveling word-of-mouth. The truth can quickly become altered when it is passed from person to person, and this is the rationale behind the…