Browne v Dunn [1893] is a landmark case concerning the rules of cross-examination. Keywords: “Browne v Dunn rule” – Fairness – Contradictory evidence – Civil case – Cross-examination of witness Facts: Browne v Dunn [1893] involved the parties of the civil case, James Loxham Browne and Cecil W. Dunn (solicitor). Dunn produced…
Cases: Law of Evidence
Maher v DPP [2006] EWHC 1271 – SimpleStudying
Maher v DPP [2006] concerns the admissibility of multiple hearsays. Keywords: Admissibility of evidence – Police Incident Log – Hearsay evidence – Multiple hearsay – Car accident – Appeal dismissed Facts: In the case of Maher v DPP [2006], the appellant collided with another vehicle parked nearby. She saw the damage and…
McCool v Rushcliffe BC [1998] 3 All ER 889 – SimpleStudying
McCool v Rushcliffe BC [1998] concerns the admission of hearsay evidence. Keywords: Admissibility of evidence – Magistrates’ court – Indecent assault –Previous acquittal – Local authority – Hearsay evidence – Divisional Court Facts: In the case of McCool v Rushcliffe BC [1998], the appellant was tried and acquitted of indecent assault at…
O’Brien v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2003] EWCA Civ 1085 – SimpleStudying
O’Brien v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2003] concerns the admissibility of evidence of previous misconduct. Keywords: Admissibility of evidence – Conviction – Murder and robbery – Custody for life – Malicious prosecution – Previous misconduct – Bad character – Court of Appeal – Appeal dismissed Facts: In the present…
R v Adams [2007] EWCA Crim 3025 – SimpleStudying
R v Adams [2007] concerns admissibility of the witness’s evidence who failed to appear before the court. Keywords: Conviction – Failure to attend trial – Witness statement – Hearsay evidence – Court of Appeal – Appeal rejected Facts: In the case of R v Adams [2007], the appellant was charged with the…