James Chalmers

Scottish Evidence Law Essentials (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.Whether you are a student or a practitioner, this guide offers an excellent resource for those wishing to refresh or update their knowledge according to the latest statutes. Summary sections of Essential Facts and Essential Cases allow readers to rapidly grasp and remember the key elements of the subject.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Edinburgh University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781399519847
• Artikelnr.: 72420920

Autorenporträt

James Chalmers is Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow. He is the co-author of Walker and Walker: The Law of Evidence in Scotland (4th edition, 2015).

Inhaltsangabe

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