Previous eds. by John Sopinka, Sidney N. Lederman, Alan W. Bryant. "Sopinka, Lederman, & Bryant"--At head of title on cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Foundational Principles of Evidence and the Importance of Evidentiary Rulings in Context -- Chapter 2: Types of Evidence and Conditions for the Receipt of Evidence -- Chapter 3: Evidential Burden and Burden of Proof -- Chapter 4: Presumptions -- Chapter 5: Standards of Proof -- Chapter 6: Hearsay -- Chapter 7: Self-Serving Evidence -- Chapter 8: Confessions -- Chapter 9: Illegally Obtained Evidence -- Chapter 10: Character Evidence -- Chapter 11: Similar Fact Evidence -- Chapter 12: Opinion Evidence -- Chapter 13: Competence and Compellability of Witnesses -- Chapter 14: Privilege -- Chapter 15: Public Interest Immunity -- Chapter 16: The Examination of Witnesses -- Chapter 17: Corroboration -- Chapter 18: Documentary Evidence -- Chapter 19: Rules Dispensing with or Facilitating Proof.
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