verbal acts
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From 75 U.S. 397 - Insurance Company v. Mosley · 1869Most cited · 306 citing opinions
Wherever the bodily or mental feelings of an individual are material to be proved, the usual expressions of such feelings are original and competent evidence. Such declarations are regarded as verbal acts, and are as competent as any other testimony, when relevant to the issue.