Evidence Law (0101) (LAW241H1F)

At a Glance

First Term
Credits
4
Hours
4

Enrolment

Maximum
78
78 JD

Schedule

T: 2:10 - 4:00
Th: 2:10 - 4:00
Instructor(s): Martha Shaffer

The Blackboard program will be used for this course. Students must self-enrol in Blackboard as soon as confirmed in the course in order to obtain course information.

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of the law of evidence. Common law and statutory rules of evidence are analyzed in light of the adversary system, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and other social values. While both civil and criminal evidence issues are considered, the focus is on the admissibility of evidence in criminal cases. Topics to be covered may include: relevancy, testimonial competence, the rule against hearsay, opinion evidence, character evidence, privilege and related matters, confessions, and illegally obtained evidence.

Evaluation
Will be by a three-hour closed book final examination. This examination may be based upon a detailed fact situation handed out some weeks in advance.