# The Magistrates' Courts (Hearsay Evidence in Civil Proceedings) Rules 1999, Article 2: Application and interpretation


(1) In these Rules, the “1995 Act” means the Civil Evidence Act 1995.
(2) In these Rules–
“hearsay evidence” means evidence consisting of hearsay within the meaning of section 1(2) of the 1995 Act;
“hearsay notice” means a notice under section 2 of the 1995 Act.
(3) These Rules shall apply to hearsay evidence in civil proceedings in magistrates' courts.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/681/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-hearsay-evidence-in-civil-proceedings-rules-1999/article-2
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