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Federal Evidence • Hearsay Exclusions
EVID#031
Legal Definition
No. However, in respondeat superior civil cases, a statement of an employee is admissible against the employer if the employee's conduct is the basis for the employer's liability.
Plain English Explanation
"Respondeat superior" is a legal term that means when an employer is responsible for the actions of their employee. So, if an employee does something wrong, the employer can be held liable for it. In a court case where someone is suing an employer because of something an employee did, the statement of the employee can be used as evidence against the employer. This is because the employee's conduct is the reason why the employer is facing legal trouble.
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