Julie asks Anita Corsaut's character repeatedly to tell what the defendant said about the deceased on the day she argued with him. This damaging statement was hearsay, but Ben never objects.
It is not hearsay because the defendant is in court and could testify to refute the testimony. It's only hearsay if both of the people making the statement that's quoted in court by a third party are not available to substantiate (or refute) the statement.
It is not hearsay because the defendant is in court and could testify to refute the testimony. It's only hearsay if both of the people making the statement that's quoted in court by a third party are not available to substantiate (or refute) the statement.