Evidence : commentary and materials / Andrew Hemming, and Brianna Chesser.

Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Lawbook Co., 2021.

9th edition

199170

Evidence (Law) -- Australia.

Evidence (Law) -- Australia -- Cases.

1. Introduction

2. Competence and compellability

3. The burden and standard of proof

4. Presumptions

5. Prima facie case

6. Privilege

7. The examination of witnesses

8. Disposition and character

9. Propensity or similar fact evidence

10. The accused as witness

11. Identification evidence

12. Real evidence

13. Documentary evidence

14. Opinion evidence and prior determinations

15. Hearsay: the exclusionary rule

16. Hearsay: the common law and statutory exclusions

17. Confessions, admissions and statements made in the accused's presence

18. Illegally obtained evidence and confirmation by subsequent fact

19. Res gestae

20. Corroboration and judicial warnings in the case of suspect witnesses.

Evidence: Commentary and Materials 9th Edition introduces general principles and theoretical perspectives of the law of evidence, covering all Australian jurisdictions and explaining State by State variations. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2013.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780455244747

xciii, 1174 pages ; 25 cm