The Hearsay Rule Applies to Oral Statements but Not Written

question 5

True/False

The hearsay rule applies to oral statements but not written ones.

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Definitions:

Dishonors

Refers to the failure to fulfill an obligation or agreement, especially in the context of finance, like a cheque not being paid due to insufficient funds.

Civil Suit

A legal proceeding initiated by an individual or entity (plaintiff) against another (defendant) for the resolution of a non-criminal dispute.

Criminal Prosecution

The legal process in which an individual is charged and tried for a crime.

Deferred Posting

A banking or accounting term referring to the practice of recording transactions or entries at a later date than the transaction occurred.