Curriculum vitae hearsay

Rule 803 defines when hearsay statements are admissible in evidence even though the declarant is available as a witness. The Senate amendments make three changes in this rule. The House bill provides in subsection (6) that records of a regularly conducted “business” activity qualify for admission into evidence as an exception to the hearsay rule.

THE BASICS The curriculum vitae, also known as a CV or vita, is a comprehensive statement of your educational background, teaching, and research experience. It is the standard representation of credentials within academia. The full CV is only used when applying for academic positions in four-year institutions.

The admissibility of a Curriculum Vitae (CV) for a tendered expert has become commonplace in courtrooms throughout the country. This practice questions the very purpose of the hearsay rules.

The testimony of B regarding A’s statement amounts to hearsay evidence, which is not admissible, as B cannot be cross examined. It was not B who made the statement. In this example, B is the witness and A is the declarant, who is the person who makes the out-of-the-court statement.