# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 33.1: Introductory

Extent: E+W

In this Part—
(a) “hearsay” means a statement, made otherwise than by a person while giving oral evidence in proceedings, which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated; and
(b) references to hearsay include hearsay of whatever degree.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/33.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-33.1
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