Evidence / James Chalmers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chalmers, James, 1976-

Series:

Edinburgh Law Essentials

Law essentials

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evidence (Law)--Scotland.

Evidence (Law).

Evidence (Law)--Great Britain.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Dundee : Dundee University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Evidence Essentials, now in its third edition, is an invaluable study guide for students. It provides up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence in Scotland and is the ideal text for students who come new to the subject and for those preparing for exams. This book is also an excellent resource for those who need to refresh or update their knowledge. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases will help students to identify, understand and remember the key elements of the subject.

Contents:

Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; 1 Introduction and Overview; 2 Burdens and Standards of Proof; 3 Presumptions; 4 Sufficiency of Evidence: The Corroboration Rule; 5 The Rule Against Hearsay; 6 The "Best Evidence" Rule; 7 Confessions and Statements Against Interest; 8 Improperly Obtained Real and Documentary Evidence; 9 Character and Collateral Evidence; 10 Privilege; 11 Opinion Evidence; 12 Judicial Knowledge; 13 Judicial Admissions; 14 Res Judicata; 15 Specialities of Witnesses; 16 The Conduct of a Trial or Proof; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

0-7486-9817-5

1-84586-173-6

OCLC:

876512649