Scottish Evidence Law Essentials / James Chalmers.
2024
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Author
Title
Scottish Evidence Law Essentials / James Chalmers.
Imprint
Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2024]
Copyright
©2024
Description
1 online resource (160 p.)
Series
Edinburgh law essentials ; ELE.
Formatted Contents Note
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
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
Summary
A concise guide to the law of evidence in ScotlandCovers everything you need to know for your Scots law evidence courseUpdated to take account of case law developments since the last editionCovers both criminal and civil evidence, including the latest case law and statutory developmentsNow 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.
Language Note
In English.
System Details Note
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Source of Description
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 06. Mrz 2024)
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DeGruyter online
Language
English
ISBN
9781399519830
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