People v. George Jones

I write separately in an attempt to clarify what is apparently a frequently misunderstood rule regarding the prohibition of hearsay evidence.

Hearsay is that evidence offered in court of a statement made out of court to show the truth of matters asserted therein, and thus resting for its value upon the credibility of the out-of-court declarant. McCormick, Evidence (2d ed), § 246, p 584; People v Willie Solomon, 47 Mich App 208; 209 NW2d 257 (1973).

The testimony which the majority places within that definition offered by the rebuttal witness is as follows:

"Q. Now, Mr. Adams, you say that…