Murphy on Evidence

by Murphy, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780199216284
• ISBN10: 0199216282
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-11-11
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Murphy on Evidence is now firmly established as a leading text for use in law schools. Frequently consulted by judges and practitioners, it has come to be regarded as a work of authority throughout the common law world. It bridges the gap between the academic and practical treatment of the law of evidence containing both a comprehensive academic analysis of the law and a wealth of practical information about how the law is applied in the courtroom. The tenth edition has been fully revised to deal with the many significant changes that have taken place since the publication of the last edition.

Author Biography

Peter Murphy is a member of the bars of England, California, and Texas, and is Professor of Law at South Texas College of Law. He has taught and practised at the bar extensively both in England and the United States, and has served as counsel at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. He is the editor-in-chief of Blackstone's Criminal Practice and the co-author of Evidence and Advocacy and Cases and Materials on Evidence.

Table of Contents

Preface

Table of cases

Table of statutes

Table of rules

Introduction to the law of evidence

The language of the law of evidence

The judicial function in the law of evidence

The burden and standard of proof

Character evidence I: evidence of good character

Character evidence II: evidence of bad character

The rule against hearsay I: Common law principles and exceptions

The rule against hearsay II: Admissions and confessions

The rule against hearsay III: The accused's denials and silence

The rule against hearsay IV: statutory rules

Opinion evidence

Previous judgements as evidence

Public interest immunity and privilege I: Public interest immunity

Public interest immunity and privilege II: Privilege

Witnesses: Competence and compellability: Oaths and affirmations

Examination in chief

Cross-examination and beyond

Corroboration and suspect witness warnings

Documentary and real evidence

Proof without evidence

The Queen v Coke

The Queen v Littleton

Blackstone v Coke

Index

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