The development of the modern, principled approach to the law of evidence by the Supreme Court of Canada did not make evidentiary disputes any less contentious. The Court continues to hand down new evidence law decisions, so that lawyers and decision makers have to scramble to keep up to date on the current state of the law and to ensure that they are citing the latest appellate jurisprudence.
Compact and easily referenced, The Portable Guide to Evidence, 5th edition by seasoned litigator Michael P. Doherty uses excerpts from Canadian court decisions to provide a comprehensive review of the law of evidence. Offering a quick refresher when evidentiary arguments arise unexpectedly, together with compelling authority for use in argument, this book is an indispensable tool for litigation counsel and a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in this evolving area of law.
Noteworthy features in the 5th edition include:
The development of the modern, principled approach to the law of evidence by the Supreme Court of Canada did not make evidentiary disputes any less contentious. The Court continues to hand down new evidence law decisions, so that lawyers and decision makers have to scramble to keep up to date on the current state of the law and to ensure that they are citing the latest appellate jurisprudence.
Compact and easily referenced, The Portable Guide to Evidence, 5th edition by seasoned litigator Michael P. Doherty uses excerpts from Canadian court decisions to provide a comprehensive review of the law of evidence. Offering a quick refresher when evidentiary arguments arise unexpectedly, together with compelling authority for use in argument, this book is an indispensable tool for litigation counsel and a valuable resource for anyone with an interest in this evolving area of law.
Noteworthy features in the 5th edition include: