Louis v. Citizens & Southern Bank

On Motion for Rehearing.

On motion for rehearing appellant argues that this court “has erroneously applied OCGA § 24-3-2 in allowing the admission of hearsay testimony to explain conduct which was not relevant to any issue in the case”; and “has overlooked and failed to consider the fact that hearsay testimony, allegedly admitted to explain conduct under OCGA § 24-3-2, was admitted for all purposes.” Appellant’s conclusion that OCGA § 24-3-2 prohibited admission of the statements of Vainer Jean Baptiste through Stout’s testimony is unwarranted, as hearsay evidence is governed by OCGA § 24-3-1.…