necessity doctrine

necessity doctrine
A principle whereunder expressions of present pain are admissible in evidence on the issue of pain and suffering as an element of damages for personal injury, regardless of the person to whom they were made, notwithstanding their hearsay character. 22 Am J2d Damg § 309.

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