Principles of Evidence (4th ed) by P.J. Schwikkard & S.E. Van der Merwe – Reviewed by FWB’s Louis Rood
The law of evidence is fundamental to the effective functioning of a judicial system in a constitutional state. The authors of this magisterial book set the context: “Courts normally have to make a finding concerning the existence or non-existence of certain facts before pronouncing on the rights, duties and liabilities of the parties engaged in a dispute. In this process of … Read More