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11. Law of Evidence.

Professor Graves.

The principles of this subject are sought to be elucidated by the aid
of the latest and most philosophical expositions of evidence, notably those
of the late Professor James B. Thayer, of Harvard University, to whose
work, "A Preliminary Treatise on Evidence at the Common Law," constant
reference is made. The text-book used—Volume I of Greenleaf—is
edited by Professor Wigmore, and in it have been incorporated the results
of the historical research and scientific analysis of Professor Thayer and
others.

But while great attention is paid to the rationale of the law of
evidence, as indispensable to a mastery of its principles, the practical
character of the rules of evidence is not overlooked, and an earnest effort
is made, by careful consideration of the statutes and decisions, to give

the student such a working knowledge of the subject as will enable him
to apply its principles in the course of judicial investigations.—From
March 10 to end of session—Three times a week.

Text-Books.—Greenleaf on Evidence (16th ed., by Wigmore); The Professor's
Printed Questions.