Essential Evidence 2nd Edition
Essential Evidence covers the major concepts of the law of evidence.
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Product description
Essential Evidence covers the major concepts of the law of evidence.
This book is the essential guide to the law of evidence. It offers an accessible approach, making it easier to understand and navigate compared to extensive research materials like the SA Law of Evidence. Designed for practitioners, students, CA's, and pupil advocates, it serves as an invaluable standalone resource or can be used alongside the SA Law of Evidence. Master the vital principles of evidence law, essential for every South African law qualification and relevant to various professions such as the police force. With its condensed format, this book is the ideal quick reference for anyone seeking a solid grasp of the subject, even without prior courtroom experience.
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Table of contents
Part 1: - Introduction and Sources
Chapter 1 - Definitions, sources, and the Constitution
Part 2: - Proof
Chapter 2 - The South African evidentiary system and theories of proof
Chapter 3 - The onus of proof
Chapter 4 - Circumstantial evidence and inferential reasoning
Chapter 5 - Cogency and Proof-various topics relating to proof and the assessment of evidence
Chapter 6 - Presumptions
Part 3: - Admissability
Chapter 7 - Relevance and admissability
Chapter 8 - Character
Chapter 9 - Similar facts
Chapter 10 - Opinion
Chapter 11 - The Parol evidence rule
Chapter 12 - The best-evidence rule
Chapter 13 - Hearsay
Chapter 14 - Previous Consistent Statements
Chapter 15 - The res gestae
Chapter 16 - Informal Admissions and Confessions
Part 4: - Privilege
Chapter 17 - Privilege
Part 5: - Public Policy
Chapter 18 - Illegally and Improperly obtained evidence
