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11. The Law of Evidence.
Professor Graves.
The principles of this difficult subject are sought to be elucidated
by the aid of the latest and most philosophical expositions of evidence,
notably those of Professor James B. Thayer, of Harvard University,
to whose recent 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 9 to May 25—Three times a week.
Text-Books.—Greenleaf on Evidence (16th ed.), by Professor Wigmore.
The Professor's Printed Notes.
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