The Statute of Evidence, 1864: With Notes, and an Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Venn Drummond

9780332001005: The Statute of Evidence, 1864: With Notes, and an Appendix (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332001008 ISBN 13: 9780332001005

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Statute of Evidence, 1864 is a practical, annotated guide for Victorian law practice, designed to help lawyers, magistrates, and court staff apply the statute with confidence.

This edition assembles the statute, notes, and an appended material to clarify how evidence is collected, proved, and challenged in courts across Victoria. It explains how to use commissions to examine witnesses, how documents are proven or copied, and how substitutes for oaths can be used in certain cases, all with practitioner-friendly commentary and cross-references.

What you’ll experience:

Clear outlines of the statute’s parts and sections, with practical context for application in court.
Guidance on discovery, documentary evidence, and the process for examining witnesses.
Explanations of declarations, substitutes for oaths, and related penalties for false statements.
Notes and appendix material that tie Victorian practice to relevant English authorities and reports.

Ideal for readers of legal practice guides, court officers, and historians seeking the practical framework of evidence law in 19th‑century Victoria.

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