FRE 803(3)defining the State of Mind Exception to the Hearsay

question 1

Multiple Choice

FRE 803(3) defining the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule provides specific examples including all of the following except:

• A)intent
• B)means
• C)design
• D)pain

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