Contents
Acknowledgements
Contents
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Abbreviations
Chapter 1: Introduction
Background
Format
Laying an Evidentiary Foundation
Chapter 2: Witnesses
Competence and Compellability
The Examination of Witnesses
Special Measures
Credibility and Character
Chapter 3: Documents
Discovery
Documents Admitted into Evidence
Business Records
Miscellaneous
Chapter 4: Opinion Evidence
Introduction
Lay Opinion Testimony
Collective Fact Opinion
Skilled Lay Observer Testimony
Expert Opinion Testimony
Chapter 5: Privilege
Introduction
Privileges for Confidential Relationships
Legal Advice Privilege
Waiver
Exception for Crime or Fraud or Conduct Injurious to the Administrations of Justice
Litigation Privilege
Without Prejudice Negotiations
Public Interest Privilege
Informer Privilege
Subsequent Repairs
Chapter 6: Hearsay
The Definition of Hearsay
Exceptions to the Rule Against Hearsay
Chapter 7: Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Background
Unconstitutionally Obtained Evidence
Causative Link
Extraordinary Excusing Circumstances
Illegally Obtained Evidence
Civil Proceedings
Confessions
Chapter 8: Substitutes for Evidence
Introduction
Formal Admissions
Judicial Notice
Jury View