Murphy on Evidence

NOTE EDITORE

Murphy on Evidence is a leading text for undergraduates and those studying for professional law exams. It bridges the gap between academic and practical treatments of the law of evidence, containing detailed academic analysis alongside a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom.

SOMMARIO

1: Introduction to the law of evidence; 2: The language of the law of evidence; 3: The judicial function in the law of evidence; 4: The burden and standard of proof; 5: Character evidence I: character evidence generally; in civil cases; evidence of good character; 6: Character evidence II: evidence of bad character; 7: The rule against hearsay I: scope and working of the rule; 8: The rule against hearsay II: common law and statutory exceptions; 9: The rule against hearsay III: admissions and confessions; 10: The rule against hearsay IV: the accused's denials and silence; 11: Opinion evidence; 12: Previous judgments as evidence; 13: Public interest immunity and privilege I: public interest immunity; 14: Public interest immunity II: privilege; 15: Witnesses: competence and compellability; oaths and affirmations; 16: Examination on chief; 17: Cross-examination and beyond; 18: Corroboration and suspect witness warnings; 19: Documentary and real evidence; 20: Proof without evidence

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780199594672
• Dimensioni: 246x171 mm.
• Illustration Notes: None
• Pagine Arabe: 784