1. Introduction -- 2. Preliminaries -- 3. The burden and standard of proof -- 4. Proof of facts without evidence -- 5. Documentary and real evidence -- 6. Witnesses -- 7. Examination-in-chief -- 8. Cross-examination and re-examination -- 9. Corroboration and care warnings -- 10. Visual and voice identification -- 11. Evidence obtained by illegal or unfair means -- 12. Hearsay in criminal cases -- 13. Hearsay admissible by statute in civil proceedings -- 14. Hearsay admissible at common law -- 15. Confessions -- 16. Adverse inferences from an accused's silence or conduct -- 17. Evidence of character: evidence of character in civil cases -- 18. Evidence of character: evidence of the good character of the accused -- 19. Evidence of character: evidence of bad character in criminal cases -- 20. Experts and opinion evidence -- 21. Public policy -- 22. Privilege -- 23. Admissibility of previous verdicts.
Summary:
An indispensable guide for students studying the contemporary law of evidence. The fourteenth edition examines the theory behind the law, as well as its practical application, with emphasis on current debates.
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