Section 16.15 Generally

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1. (§16.15) Generally

A prior consistent statement is admissible, and not hearsay, if the statement is offered to rebut an express or implied charge against the witness of “recent fabrication or improper influence or motive.” Richey v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 486 S.W.3d 462, 467 (Mo. App. E.D. 2016) (quoting Trident Grp., LLC v. Miss. Valley Roofing, Inc., 279 S.W.3d 192, 199 (Mo. App. E.D. 2009)). The hearsay rule excluding the admission of prior consistent statements is to prevent “duplicitous or corroborative extrajudicial statement[s].” Richey, 486 S.W.3d at 467. This prevents an “unfair advantage” unless...