Should the judge have disallowed Tamra's testimony about what Aimee told her about the tire?

A) No, the judge was wrong and should have considered that testimony.
B) Yes, the judge was correct to disallow the testimony because it involved a possible criminal action.
C) Yes, the judge was correct to disallow the testimony because it was hearsay.
D) Yes, the judge was correct to disallow the testimony but only because Aimee was in the courtroom and could testify herself; otherwise, it should have been allowed.
E) Yes, the judge was correct to disallow the testimony but only because it purportedly came from an admitted friend of the defendant, not an independent witness; otherwise, it should have been allowed.

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Aaryaka Nidhi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The judge was correct to disallow Tamra's testimony about what Aimee told her because it was hearsay, which is an out-of-court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted and is generally inadmissible unless an exception applies.

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