New York § 4549 - 4549Admissibility of an opposing party's statement
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 4549 — 4549Admissibility of an opposing party's statement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4549. 4549Admissibility of an opposing party's statement
§ 4549. Admissibility of an opposing party's statement. A statement offered against an opposing party shall not be excluded from evidence as hearsay if made by a person whom the opposing party authorized to make a statement on the subject or by the opposing party's agent or employee on a matter within the scope of that relationship and during the existence of that relationship.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 4549
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 4549 cover?
Section 4549 ("4549Admissibility of an opposing party's statement") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New York § 4549?
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Is this the official text of New York law?
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