Essential evidence
by
 
Zeffertt, D. T. (David T.), author.

Title
Essential evidence

Author
Zeffertt, D. T. (David T.), author.

ISBN
9780639008608

Personal Author
Zeffertt, D. T. (David T.), author.

Edition
Second edition

Physical Description
xviii, 361 pages ; 24 cm

Contents
Introduction and sources. Definitions, sources, and the constitution -- Proof. The South African evidentiary system and theories of proof -- The onus of proof -- Circumstantial evidence and inferential reasoning -- Cogency and Proof-various topics relating to proof and the assessment of evidence -- Presumptions -- Admissability. Relevance and admissability -- Character -- Similar facts -- Opinion -- The Parol evidence rule -- The best-evidence rule -- Hearsay -- Previous consistent statements -- The res gestae -- Informal admissions and confessions -- Privilege -- Privilege -- Public policy -- Illegally and improperly obtained evidence

Abstract
Focused on practical problem-solving, Essential Evidence is a must-have title for students, CA's and pupil advocates and a useful reference for both new as well as experienced legal practitioners. The book is comprehensive although shorter, easier to understand and navigate than the deep research SA Law of Evidence product. The book is designed so that a practitioner may use it in conjunction with SA Law of Evidence or it may be used on its own. The law of evidence is vital and forms part of the curriculum of every South African law qualification. It also forms part of the curriculum of other professions eg. police force. Law of evidence is not considered an easy subject, especially not for persons who have never been inside a court of law and this condensed version of the detailed SA Law of Evidence is ideal for students and, CA's and pupil advocates for practitioners requiring a quick reference

Subject Term
Evidence (Law) -- South Africa.

Added Author
Paizes, A.,
 
Grant, James (James Stuart), 1970-


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