Scottish evidence law essentials / James Chalmers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chalmers, James, author.

Series:

Edinburgh Law Essentials.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evidence (Law).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvi, 133 pages.)

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh, Scotland : Edinburgh University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Now in its sixth edition, this is an invaluable study guide for students of Scots Law, showing how the law of evidence operates within Scotland. Providing up-to-date, concise and comprehensive coverage of the law of evidence, it is the ideal text for students new to the subject and for those preparing for exams in Scotland.-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Frontmatter

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:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781399519830 (electronic book)