| Description |
xviii, 1062 pages ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Part 1 -- Introduction -- Chapter 1 -- Introduction -- Part 2 -- Adducing evidence -- Chapter 2 -- Witness -- Chapter 3 -- Documents -- Chapter 4 -- Real evidence -- Part 3 -- Admissibility of evidence -- Chapter 5 -- Relevance -- Chapter 6 -- Discretions to exclude or limit use of evidence -- Chapter 7 -- Hearsay -- Chapter 8 -- Opinion -- Chapter 9 -- Admissions -- Chapter 10 -- Tendency and coincidence -- Chapter 11 -- Credibility -- Chapter 12 -- Character -- Chapter 13 -- Identification evidence -- Chapter 14 -- Privilege -- Part 4 -- Proof -- Chapter 15 -- Burden and standard of proof -- Chapter 16 -- Judicial notice -- Chapter 17 -- Facilitation of proof -- Chapter 18 Corroboration and warnings -- Chapter 19 -- Prima facie case -- Chapter 20 -- Case files -- Chapter 21 -- Answers to questions -- Appendix -- Legislation -- Evidence Act -- Relationship between the Evidence Act 2001 (Tas) and the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth) -- Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) -- extracts |
| Summary |
"This book aims to provide some assistance to lawyers and law students in achieving a basic understanding of the legislation conveniently described as "Uniform Evidence Law"--The Evidence Act 1995 (Cth), the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW), the Evidence Act 2001 (Tas), the Evidence Act 2008 (Vic.), the Evidence Act 2011 (ACT) and the Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2001 (NT). This book attempts to distil the essential elements of the uniform evidence legislation. It provides substantial extracts from relevant authorities and articles. It also includes a number of case files, designed to facilitate understanding of evidence law and its practical application."--Page 3 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Australia. Evidence Act 1995.
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New South Wales. Evidence Act 1995.
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Tasmania. Evidence Act 2001
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Victoria. Evidence Act 2008
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Australian Capital Territory. Evidence Act 2011
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Northern Territory. Evidence (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
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Evidence (Law) -- Australia.
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Evidence (Law) -- Australia -- Cases.
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| Genre/Form |
Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Author |
Odgers, Stephen, author
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Peden, Elisabeth, author
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| ISBN |
9780455241111 |
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0455241112 |
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