HEARSAY WITHIN HEARSAY

Hearsay included within hearsay is not excluded under the hearsay rule if each part of the combined statements conforms with an exception to the hearsay rule provided in these rules. Note: The rule is identical to the federal rule and is consistent with prior South Carolina case law. Bain v. Self Memorial Hosp. , 281 S.C. 138, 314 S.E.2d 603 (Ct. App. 1984).