Cross on Evidence by J. D. Heydon – 10th Edition

Description

J. D. Heydon’s Cross on Evidence is an authoritative book on the law of evidence in Australia.The title refers to Sir Rupert Cross who originally wrote this book in UK in 1958. This book incorporates all the statutory developments and changes in the existing Case Law.

1. Introduction
2. Facts which need not be Proved by Evidence
3. Estoppel
4. The Burden of Proof and Presumptions
5. Degrees of Proof
6. The Functions of Judge and Jury
7. The Competence and Compellability of Witnesses
8. Corroboration
9. The Course of Evidence
10. Character and Credibility
11. Similar Fact Evidence
12. Evidence by Accused Persons
13. Privilege
14. Public Interest
15. Opinion
16. The Rule against Hearsay
17. The Rule against Hearsay : Principal Exceptions at Common Law
18. The Rule against Hearsay : Statutory Exceptions
19. The Dictrine of Res Gestae
20. Documentary Evidence
21. Proof of Frequently Recurring Matters