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The Statute of Evidence, 1864 - Softcover

William Venn Drummond

 
9781331380436: The Statute of Evidence, 1864

Synopsis

This book examines the legal concept of evidence, charting the development of legislation and precedents from its outset to the present day. Written for ease of digestion, the author provides a comprehensive examination of the history, customs, and conventions of evidence, as interpreted and practiced in common law. The author explores archaic origins of evidentiary rules and how these precedents, grounded in a different time, apply in the modern era. The author explores the rationale behind evidentiary rules and exceptions and discusses various historical cases that have shaped the way evidence is used in court today. The book is a valuable resource for lawyers, scholars, and anyone interested in the evolution of the legal system.

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