Murphy on evidence /

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Murphy, Peter, LL. B.
Edition:9th ed.
Imprint:Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2005.
Description:l, 685 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5848093
Hidden Bibliographic Details
ISBN:0199281130 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes index.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Table of cases
  • Table of statutes
  • Table of rules
  • 1. Introduction to the law of evidence
  • 2. The language of the law of evidence
  • 3. The judicial function in the law of evidence
  • 4. The burden and standard of proof
  • 5. Character evidence I: evidence of good character
  • 6. Character evidence II: evidence of bad character
  • 7. The rule against hearsay I: Common law principles and exceptions
  • 8. The rule against hearsay II: Admissions and confessions
  • 9. The rule against hearsay III: The accused's denials and silence
  • 10. The rule against hearsay IV: statutory rules
  • 11. Opinion evidence
  • 12. Previous judgements as evidence
  • 13. Public interest immunity and privilege I: Public interest immunity
  • 14. Public interest immunity and privilege II: Privilege
  • 15. Witnesses: Competence and compellability: Oaths and affirmations
  • 16. Examination in chief
  • 17. Cross-examination and beyond
  • 18. Corroboration and suspect witness warnings
  • 19. Documentary and real evidence
  • 20. Proof without evidence
  • 21. The Queen v Coke
  • The Queen v Littleton
  • Blackstone v Coke
  • Index