Rules Of Evidence

Question 0

When is a person unavailable for court and hearsay evidence is available instead?

Answer 0

D - Dead
U - Unfit due to age/physical or mental condition.
N - Not compellable
C - Cannot with reasonable diligence be found.
O- Outside NZ and impracticable to bring back.

Question 1

When is hearsay evidence admissible in court?

Answer 1

When the circumstances include:
C - Contents of the statement.
H - How the statement was taken.
A - Accuracy of the statement.
N - Nature of the statement.
T - Truthfulness of the statement maker.

Question 2

What can non-expert witnesses give opinion on?

Answer 2

Identification of an individual.
Handwriting
Age
Mental of physical condition of themselves.