Doe v. Thomas

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• the lapse of time between the startling event and the declaration offered in evidence is relevant in determining the spontaneity of the statement, but not controlling
• statement made 18 hours after event ruled inadmissible where declarant, although unconscious most of that time, “came and went” negating assertion that declarant was in insensible coma during entire period
• “[W]e cannot say as a matter of law that the inadmissible evidence did not affect the jury verdict.” (alteration in original

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