admission by party opponent
An opposing party’s admission, which is not considered hearsay if it is offered against that party and is (1) the party’s own statement, in either an individual or a representative capacity; (2) a statement of which the party has manifested an adoption or belief in its truth; (3) a statement by one authorized by the party to make such a statement; (4) a statement by the party’s agent concerning a matter within the scope of the agency or employment and made during the existence of the relationship; or (5) a statement by a coconspirator of the party during the course of and in furtherance of the conspiracy. Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2). [Cases: Criminal Law 405–410; Evidence 221–253. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 877, 880, 882–884, 887–895, 905, 932, 936–940, 942–946; Evidence §§ 293, 364, 366, 410.]
