11. The 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, and the use of a
Volume of Illustrations, 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 8 to end of session—Three times a
week.
Text-Books.—Greenleaf on Evidence (16th ed., by Wigmore); Hughes's Illustrations
of Evidence; The Professor's Printed Questions.
