Canadian Law of Evidence

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This text is intended to provide a survey of the relevant principles and case law surrounding the law of evidence in Canada.

Contents 1 Contents 1.1 Basics 1.2 Admissible Classes 1.3 Witnesses 1.4 Appendix

[edit] Contents

• Introduction

[edit] Basics

• Utility of Evidence
  • Relevance and Materiality
  • Probative value
  • Prejudicial effect

• Measure of Proof
  • Standards of proof
  • Sufficiency of proof
  • Burden of proof

• Exemptions from proof
  • Presumptions
  • Judicial Notice

[edit] Admissible Classes

• Real evidence

• Documentary evidence

• Testimonial evidence
  • Competence and Compelability
  • Examination of a Witness
  • Refreshing memory

[edit] Witnesses

• Opinion
  • Lay opinion
  • Expert opinion
• Character
• Credibility
  • Impeaching a witness
• Hearsay
  • Exceptions

• Privilege

[edit] Appendix

• Appendix
  • References
  • Glossary