Documentary Evidence

This updated edition reviews the means available in civil litigation in the High Court for the collection and use of documentary evidence. Emphasis is placed on problems of privilege and protection to prevent the misuse of confidential documents. "Documentary Evidence" includes not just paper documents but videos and discs etc. The appendices contain specimen affidavits, summonses and court orders which illustrate the ways in which the Court allows litigants to gain access to documentary evidence. Features of this edition include practical problems faced by the solicitor or the barrister and citations and discussion of authorities.
 
This updated edition reviews the means available in civil litigation in the High Court for the collection and use of documentary evidence. Emphasis is placed on problems of privilege and protection to prevent the misuse of confidential documents. "Documentary Evidence" includes not just paper documents but videos and discs etc. The appendices contain specimen affidavits, summonses and court orders which illustrate the ways in which the Court allows litigants to gain access to documentary evidence. Features of this edition include practical problems faced by the solicitor or the barrister and citations and discussion of authorities.