Author: John Henry WigmorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evidence (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
The Law of Evidence
Author: I. H. DennisPublisher:
ISBN: 9781847038562
Category : Evidence (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Analysing the law of evidence, this book includes essential doctrinal analysis. It takes an account of evidence theory, psychological research on information processing and retrieval, socio-legal work on police investigations, and jury research projects. It reviews changes to the law, brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
Evidence Law
Author: Roger ParkPublisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Written from an advocate's perspective, this guide introduces how the courtroom operates and offers a glimpse into the environment that influences these rulings. Major cases and doctrines are discussed. Examples are given to develop a feel for the context in which a particular evidence problem might arise-and for the language lawyers and judges use to resolve it. Also explores the rationale and purpose behind each rule.
A Students' Textbook of the Law of Evidence
Author: John Henry WigmorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Evidence (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Foundations of Evidence Law
Author: Alex SteinPublisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
ISBN: 9780198257363
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This book examines systematically the underlying theory of evidence in Anglo-American legal systems and identifies the defining characteristics of adjudicative fact-finding. Stein develops a detailed innovative theory which sets aside the traditional vision of evidence law as facilitating the discovery of the truth. Combining probability theory, epistemology, economic analysis, and moral philosophy; he argues instead that the fundamental purpose of evidence law is to apportion the risk oferror in conditions of uncertainty. Stein begins by identifying the domain of evidence law.He then describes the basic traits of adjudicative fact-finding and explores the epistemological foundations of the concept. This discussion identifies the problem of probabilistic deduction that accompanies generalizations to which fact-finders resort. This problem engenders paradoxes which Stein proposes to resolve by distinguishing between probability and weight. Stein advances the principle of maximal individualization that does not allow factfinders to make a finding against a person when the evidence they use is not susceptible to individualized testing.He argues that this principle has broad application, but may still be overridden by social utility. This analysis identifies allocation of the risk of error as requiring regulation by evidence law. Advocating a principled allocation of the risk of error, Stein denounces free proof for allowing individual judges to apportion this risk asthey deem fit.He criticizes the UK's recent shift to a discretionary regime on similar grounds. Stein develops three fundamental principles for allocating the risk of error: the cost-efficiency principle which applies across the board; the equality principle which applies in civil litigation; and the equal best principle which applies in criminal trials. The cost-efficiency principle demands that fact-finders minimize the total cost of errors and error-avoidance.Under the equality principle,fact-finding procedures and decisions must not produce an unequal apportionment of the risk of error between the claimant and the defendant. This risk should be apportioned equally between the parties. The equal best principle sets forth two conditions for justifiably convicting and punishing a defendant. The state must do its best to protect the defendant from the risk of erroneous conviction and must not provide better protection to other individuals. Regulating both the admissibility of evidence and its sufficiency, these principles explain and justify many existing evidentiary rules. Alex Stein is Professor of Law at the Benjamin N.Cardozo School of Law,New York.
Textbook on The Law of Evidence
Author: M. MonirPublisher: Universal Law Publishing
ISBN: 9788175349681
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 598
Book Description
ˆA ‰Students Textbook of the Law of Evidence
Author: hn Henry WigmoreThe Law of Evidence in the District of Columbia
Author: Steffen W. GraaePublisher:
ISBN: 9781663305510
Category : Evidence (Law)
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Law of Evidence
Author: Jeffrey BellinPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This casebook is intended for use in the Evidence course commonly offered in American law schools. Authored by one of the country's leading Evidence scholars, it integrates case excerpts, scholarly commentary, and problems to encourage an interactive approach to both doctrine and theory.
Uniform Evidence Law
Author: Miiko KumarPublisher:
ISBN: 9780455247656
Category : Evidence (Law)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Uniform Evidence Law: Commentary and Materials 7th edition has been updated throughout to provide essential case extracts and thoughtful concise commentary covering the uniform evidence legislation in the UEL jurisdictions of the Commonwealth, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania"--Back cover.
Evidence Law
Author: Roger ParkPublisher: West Academic Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
Written from an advocate's perspective, this guide introduces how the courtroom operates and offers a glimpse into the environment that influences these rulings. Major cases and doctrines are discussed. Examples are given to develop a feel for the context in which a particular evidence problem might arise-and for the language lawyers and judges use to resolve it. Also explores the rationale and purpose behind each rule.