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Cross and Tapper on evidence / Roderick Munday.

By: Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, [2018]Edition: Thirteenth editionDescription: cxxvi, 740 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
ISBN:
  • 9780199668601
Other title:
  • Cross & Tapper on evidence
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 347.06 CRO
Contents:
1:Introduction - 2:Matters not requiring proof and judicial findings as evidence - 3:Burdens and proof - 4:The functions of the judge and jury - 5:Witnesses - 6:The course of evidence - 7:Character in general - 8:Bad character of the accused - 9:Privilege - 10:Public policy - 11:Opinion - 12:Hearsay in general - 13:Hearsay in civil proceedings - 14:Hearsay in criminal proceedings - 15:Documentary evidence - 16:Proof of frequently recurring matters.
Summary: Clear, authoritative and detailed, Cross & Tapper on Evidence has, over successive editions, become firmly established as a classic of legal literature. The thirteenth edition of this essential textbook reflects on all recent changes and developments in this fast-moving subject. In particular, it fully examines new case law relevant to evidence of privilege, character and hearsay. The inclusion of some comparative material provides an excellent basis for the critical appraisal of English law. Cross & Tapper remains the definitive guide to the law of evidence, and is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners alike.
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BOOKs . General Stacks 347.06 CRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) PB Available Recommended by Mr. Pranav Verma & Ms. Aarti Mundkur 40687

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1:Introduction -
2:Matters not requiring proof and judicial findings as evidence -
3:Burdens and proof -
4:The functions of the judge and jury -
5:Witnesses -
6:The course of evidence -
7:Character in general -
8:Bad character of the accused -
9:Privilege -
10:Public policy -
11:Opinion -
12:Hearsay in general -
13:Hearsay in civil proceedings -
14:Hearsay in criminal proceedings -
15:Documentary evidence -
16:Proof of frequently recurring matters.

Clear, authoritative and detailed, Cross & Tapper on Evidence has, over successive editions, become firmly established as a classic of legal literature.
The thirteenth edition of this essential textbook reflects on all recent changes and developments in this fast-moving subject. In particular, it fully examines new case law relevant to evidence of privilege, character and hearsay.
The inclusion of some comparative material provides an excellent basis for the critical appraisal of English law. Cross & Tapper remains the definitive guide to the law of evidence, and is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners alike.