Documentary Evidence

This text is designed to help both experienced and inexperienced practitioners to master the law and practice in this dynamic and technical area of the law. It reviews the means available in civil litigation in the High Court for the collection and use of documentary evidence, the obligation to disclose documents and the protection of documents from use by the other side. The book places particular emphasis on keeping abreast of topical issues, such as waiver, privilege and powers of investigation. This edition covers several new cases on various topics such as: "Norwich Pharmacal" orders; depositions; possession; public interest immunity; custody or power; legal advice privilege; SFO and liquidators; legal professional privilege; statutory exception; and privilege against incrimination and without prejudice.
 
This text is designed to help both experienced and inexperienced practitioners to master the law and practice in this dynamic and technical area of the law. It reviews the means available in civil litigation in the High Court for the collection and use of documentary evidence, the obligation to disclose documents and the protection of documents from use by the other side. The book places particular emphasis on keeping abreast of topical issues, such as waiver, privilege and powers of investigation. This edition covers several new cases on various topics such as: "Norwich Pharmacal" orders; depositions; possession; public interest immunity; custody or power; legal advice privilege; SFO and liquidators; legal professional privilege; statutory exception; and privilege against incrimination and without prejudice.