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Watson v. State

Citation: 415 So. 2d 128Docket: 81-2270

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; June 16, 1982; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the testimony of a Zayre's Department Store employee about a price tag on an item allegedly stolen by Levy Watson. The court determined that this testimony did not qualify as hearsay under the Florida Evidence Code, specifically Section 90.802. The ruling was unanimous among the presiding judges, Anstead, Hersey, and Hurley.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Trial Court's Decision

Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision concerning the admissibility of the store employee's testimony.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the trial court's decision regarding the testimony of a Zayre's Department Store employee about a price tag on an item allegedly stolen by Levy Watson.

Hearsay under Florida Evidence Code Section 90.802

Application: The court ruled that the testimony of a store employee regarding a price tag on an allegedly stolen item was not considered hearsay.

Reasoning: The court determined that this testimony did not qualify as hearsay under the Florida Evidence Code, specifically Section 90.802.