Evidence Ordinance

(1)
In civil proceedings evidence shall not be excluded on the ground that it is hearsay
unless—
(a)
a party against whom the evidence is to be adduced objects to the admission of the evidence; and
(b)
the court is satisfied, having regard to the circumstances of the case, that the exclusion of the evidence is not prejudicial to the interests of justice.
(2)
The court may determine whether or not to exclude evidence on the ground that it is
hearsay—
(a)
in the case of civil proceedings before a jury, at the beginning of the proceedings and in the absence of the jury;
(b)
in the case of any other civil proceedings, at the conclusion of the proceedings.
(3)
Nothing in this Part shall affect the admissibility of evidence admissible apart from this section.
(4)
The provisions of
sections 48 to 51
shall not apply in relation to hearsay evidence admissible apart from this section, notwithstanding that it may also be admissible by virtue of this section.