| The bruises were evident to the witness as corroboration of the facts as told by the declarant. |
| Most Contracting States have made such a declaration, and all but one of declarant States have specified a one-year time limit. |
| A declaration of personal belief can amount to a disloyal statement if it disavows allegiance owed to the United States by the declarant. |
| While that is hearsay evidence and not admissible to prove that the accident did occur at that time, it is admissible evidence relevant to the state of mind of the declarant. |
| As in the first instance above, I find this hearsay evidence to be necessary as the declarant is now deceased. |
| If the court is satisfied that the alleged declarant had the requisite intention it will strive to validate it. |
