Cross On Evidence, 9th Edition

Cross On Evidence, 9th Edition By  Heydon, J D

The Honourable J D Heydon AC's acclaimed work gives a thorough and authoritative study of the Rules of the Law of Evidence in Australia, including specific assertions of theory and substantial reference of the huge body of precedent. Cross on Evidence, 9E, has been completely updated to reflect recent legislative changes as well as changes in case law. Jones v Dunkel (Kuhl v Zurich Financial Services Australia Ltd (2011) 243 CLR 361; Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Hellicar (2012) 286 ALR 501). The Honourable J D Heydon AC has updated the text to include significant decisions on the rule in Jones v Dunkel (Kuhl v Zurich Financial Services Australia Ltd (2011) 243 CLR 361; Australian Securities and Investments Commission v Hellicar (2012) 286 ALR 501). This updated version includes updates to the following topics: legal and evidentiary burdens of proof; relevance and incorrectly received evidence; and receipt of new evidence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS of Cross On Evidence, 9th Edition

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - Facts, which Need not be Proved by Evidence

Chapter 3 - Estoppels
Chapter 4 - The Burden of Proof and Presumptions
Chapter 5 - The Degrees of Proof
Chapter 6 - The Functions of Judge and Jury
Chapter 7 - The Competence and Compellability of Witnesses
Chapter 8 - Corroboration
Chapter 9 - The Course of Evidence
Chapter 10 - Character and Credibility
Chapter 11 - Similar Fact Evidence
Chapter 12 - Evidence by Accused Persons
Chapter 13 - Privilege
Chapter 14 - Public Interest
Chapter 15 - Opinion
Chapter 16 - The Rule against Hearsay
Chapter 17 - The Rule against Hearsay: Principal Exceptions at Common Law
Chapter 18 - The Rule against Hearsay: Statutory Exceptions
Chapter 19 - The Doctrine of Res Gestae
Chapter 20 - Documentary Evidence
Chapter 21 - Proof of Frequently Recurring Matters 

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