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Experienced litigators know that a case succeeds or fails based on the evidence presented. For over a decade, Ontario litigation lawyers have been referring to the Ontario Litigator's Guide to Evidence to quickly determine whether a piece of evidence can be used (or should be excluded) in court.
Written by a veteran litigator and an adjunct professor at both Canadian and U.S. law schools, this civil litigation book covers evidentiary questions lawyers face every day in court. By using this fully-indexed guide, lawyers can find the latest and most relevant evidentiary rules based on the common law, the Evidence Act (Ontario) and the Canada Evidence Act.
Features and Benefits
Practical and easy-to-use, the book (complete with case citations) gives direct, succinct answers to a myriad of evidentiary issues lawyers confront in court
Can be used for civil, criminal, family and administrative proceedings
The book avoids policy and academic discussions, and serves as a quick reference guide for busy litigators who need fast, definitive answers
Contains the latest rulings from the Supreme Court of Canada
Fully indexed to specific sections of the Ontario Evidence Act, so that readers can easily locate a subject not only within the book, but within the Act itself
Contains full coverage of the Ontario Evidence Act and the Canada Evidence Act
What's New in This Edition?
Updates on all relevant case law pertaining to evidence, including Supreme Court of Canada decisions: R v Biniaris, R v Villaroman, R v Paterson, R v Saeed, Lisotte v Aviva Insurance, R v Anthony Cook
Updated discussion regarding the ethical duty of prosecutors
Added section on Misapprehension of Evidence and Unreasonable Verdicts
Revised commentary regarding admissibility of false confessions
Added commentary regarding plea negotiations and settlement privilege
Revised discussion outlining the new test for admission of expert evidence, referring to the Supreme Court of Canada decision: White Burgess Langille Inman v. Abbott and Haliburton Co.
Added sections on Demeanor Evidence and on Alibi
Who Should Read This Book
Litigators â€" Serves as a quick reference source, either in the courtroom or in the office, for lawyers to find out the latest developments in the law of evidence
Judges and judicial officers â€" When an instant ruling needs to be made on the admissibility of evidence, judges can turn to this guidebook
Paralegals â€" As a straightforward text on the nuts and bolts of evidence this text is perfect for the busy paralegal needing immediate and correct answers to evidentiary questions
Law clerks â€" Written in practical language, this book allows law clerks quickly to know the basic rules of evidence
Law students and law professors â€" This book can be used in any course teaching the law of evidence
