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res gestae

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A quick definition of res gestae:

Res gestae means "things done" or "things transacted" in Latin. It refers to events or circumstances that are related to a particular issue. In the past, courts used this term to allow hearsay evidence, but now there are specific rules that limit what can be considered res gestae.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Res gestae is a Latin term that means "things done" or "things transacted." It refers to the events or circumstances at issue, as well as other events that are contemporaneous with or related to them.

Res gestae was previously used in courts to admit otherwise inadmissible hearsay. For example, if a person said something during an exciting or stressful event, their statement could be considered part of the res gestae and therefore admissible in court. However, this term is not used much now.

In evidence law, the Federal Rules of Evidence have specific rules that encompass and limit what was previously used as res gestae. These rules include:

For example, if a person is in a car accident and immediately says "I didn't see the other car coming," that statement could be considered an excited utterance and therefore admissible in court as part of the res gestae.

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BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:09
Who knew firing thousands of rounds and being next to explosions was bad for our brains
11:09
It is almost like the people doing that used to die fast
11:10
Didnt plan on anyone living long enough lol
11:10
I long to die on a european battlefield
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thats the true white mans burden
11:10
calm down mostly putin
babycat
11:10
yeah fuck gtown btw
LSDFan
11:10
they don't even kick doors. They put C4 in a dip can and tape it to the wall
11:10
I am sure they kick some doors but yes
11:11
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babycat
11:11
terrible admin
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:11
@babycat: I wonder why gtown felt what they said was a good idea and how secure that individual felt in their job to believe there would be no backlash.
Dkk
11:11
please, tell me more about Europa: The Last Battle @MostlyLegal
11:11
nothing you dont already know
Dkk
11:12
Lmfao, damn out of messages again. Time to go sit in the hot tub.
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: honestly fuck these schools
11:12
The way they act is so cringe and gives mad ick
babycat
11:12
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: people are saying this has been a pattern with them
babycat
11:12
imagine being a religious school and not supporting mothers. practice what you preach!
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Fuck dem hoes
11:13
Child bearing people*
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i cant spell fuck dont correct me
11:15
Anywayyyyy, i think today i will withdraw all my apps
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This lsat is not doing it
babycat
11:15
lol live ur truth
11:15
ASU at 154 is damn good
11:15
154 scholly
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
11:15
It is shitty that was a pattern of behavior but I am glad someone is finally standing up for themselves. Like I can be a pretty rigid butthole guy when it comes to getting stuff but a complete lack of empathy or situational awareness shown by the school and their staff is mind blowing. When I was talking about it in the office they all thought I was lying cause it sounds so crazy.
Dkk
11:16
@babycat: ahh link me something. Idk what you are talking about with GTown and mothers and all that.
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