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theory behind the hearsay rule in Kansas

8 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 2008–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (1)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Sinnardgreen
kan · 2024 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Under Kansas law, hearsay is "[e]vidence of a statement which is made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing, offered to prove the truth of the matter stated." K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 60-460; State v. Sinnard, 318 Kan. 261 , 287, 543 P.3d 525 9 (2024). "'"The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, the credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability, and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination."'" 318 Kan. at 287.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Race green
kan · 2011
2 sentences

2024"Out-of-court statements that are not offered to prove the truth of the matter stated are not hearsay under K.S.A. 60-460." 293 Kan. at 76 . "'The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, the credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability, and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination.'" 293 Kan. at 76 . 32 2.

2024"Out-of-court statements that are not offered to prove the truth of the matter stated are not hearsay under K.S.A. 60-460." 293 Kan. at 76 . "'The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, the credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability, and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination.'" 293 Kan. at 76 . 32 2.

22024–2025
State v. Becker green
kan · 2010
2 sentences

2011"The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, the credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination." Becker, 290 Kan. at 846 , 235 P.3d 424 .

2011"The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, the credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination." Becker, 290 Kan. at 846 , 235 P.3d 424 .

22011–2011
Boldridge v. State green
kan · 2009
2 sentences

2011“The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, tire credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability, and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination.” Becker, 290 Kan. at 846 (citing State v. Boldridge, 289 Kan. 618, 634 , 215 P.3d 585 [2009]).

2011“The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth of the matter stated, tire credibility of the declarant is the basis for its reliability, and the declarant must therefore be subject to cross-examination.” Becker, 290 Kan. at 846 (citing State v. Boldridge, 289 Kan. 618, 634 , 215 P.3d 585 [2009]).

22010–2011
State v. Harris green
kan · 1996
2 sentences

2009“The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth asserted in it, the credibility of the asserter is the basis for the inference, and therefore the asserter must be subject to cross-examination. 6 Wigmore on Evidence § 1766 (Chadboum rev. 1976).” State v. Harris, 259 Kan. 689, 698 , 915 P.2d 758 (1996).

2009“The theory behind the hearsay rule is that when a statement is offered as evidence of the truth asserted in it, the credibility of the asserter is the basis for the inference, and therefore the asserter must be subject to cross-examination. 6 Wigmore on Evidence § 1766 (Chadboum rev. 1976).” State v. Harris, 259 Kan. 689, 698 , 915 P.2d 758 (1996).

22008–2009
State v. Oliphant green
kan · 1972
2 sentences

2024As our Supreme Court explained: "It may be conceded that where an extrajudicial statement is offered merely to show the fact of its having been made, it is admissible when testified to by a person who heard it." State v. Oliphant, 210 Kan. 451, 454 , 502 P.2d 626 (1972).

2024As our Supreme Court explained: "It may be conceded that where an extrajudicial statement is offered merely to show the fact of its having been made, it is admissible when testified to by a person who heard it." State v. Oliphant, 210 Kan. 451, 454 , 502 P.2d 626 (1972).

12024–2024

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-460 (8) KS § K.S.A. § 60-404 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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