EVIDENCE AND PROOF H1 ADMISSIBILITY CHART

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These notes are a comprehensive visual chart summarizing key admissibility rules under the Evidence Act 2008 (Vic), tailored for University of Melbourne's LAWS50037 Evidence and Proof subject. They break down complex evidence law into step-by-step flowcharts, making them ideal for exam hypo notes Core Content Coverage The chart focuses on admissibility gateways for hearsay, opinion, tendency/coincidence, and admissions evidence. Hearsay Rule (s59): Defines previous representations, tests for intent to assert, and outlines exceptions like first-hand hearsay (ss65-66), business records (s69), and non-hearsay uses (s60). Includes sample paragraphs and s67 notice requirements. Opinion Rule (s76): Distinguishes facts from opinions, with exceptions for lay opinions (s78), expert specialised knowledge (s79), and non-opinion purposes (s77). Features hypo checklists. Tendency/Coincidence (ss97-98): Covers notice (s97(1)(a)), significant probative value tests, balancing prejudice (s101(2)), and distinctions from credibility evidence (s94).