Evidence Basics
Evidence Basics: Splitting the Case
In this Evidence Basics video, Professor Sankoff explains the rule against splitting the case, reply evidence and re-opening.
Evidence Basics: Experts Overview (Restrictions)
In this Evidence Basics Video, Professor Sankoff looks into how experts are allowed to give evidence, discussing a range of topics, and restrictions on expert
Evidence Basics: Expert Opinion Overview
In this Evidence Basics video, Professor Sankoff provides an overview of why we need experts, why we worry about them, and what’s needed to have
Evidence Basics: Non-Expert Opinion Evidence
In this Evidence Basics Video, Professor Sankoff examines the rule against opinion evidence, and why it exists. Then he discusses the first exception: non-expert opinion
Evidence Basics: Prior Inconsistent Statements
In this Evidence Basics Video, Professor Sankoff considers the rules governing how a prior inconsistent statement can be adduced.
Evidence Basics: Cross-Examination and Prior Convictions
Evidence Basics: Cross-Examination and Prior Convictions
Evidence Basics: Collateral Facts
In this Evidence Basics video, Professor Sankoff takes a look at the collateral fact rule and the various exceptions to the rule.
Evidence Basics: Cross-Examination
In this Evidence Basics video, Professor Sankoff explores the basic rules of cross-examination.
Evidence Basics: Direct Examination
In this Evidence Basics Video, Professor Sankoff looks at the rules governing direct examination. This video examines the basic rules on direct, including no leading
Evidence Basics: Oath-Helping and the Rule Against Prior Consistent Statements
In this Evidence Basics Video, Professor Sankoff looks at oath-helping and the intricacies of the rule against prior consistent statements.
Evidence Basics: Hearsay – The Principled Exception
In this Evidence Basics video, Professor Sankoff explains how the principled (residual) exception to the hearsay rule works.