Exam Coverage:
Rules of evidence, admissibility, relevance, hearsay, opinion evidence,
privilege, burden and standard of proof, and procedural requirements.
The Queensland Bar Exam - Evidence assesses a candidate's
understanding of evidence law as applied in Queensland courts. It
focuses on applying principles from the Evidence Act 1977 and
common law, including evaluating admissibility, handling witnesses,
and analyzing evidentiary issues in legal scenarios.
,What are the exceptions to Hearsay?
Original evidence - prove matter distinct from words, or to prove
terms
What is the hearsay rule?
Evidence of a previous representation made by a person is not
admissible to prove the truth of the facts asserted (s59 EAC)
,What is the business records exception to Hearsay?
EAC 69 Hearsay rule does not apply to documents where
representation made by person with personal knowledge of asserted
fact
What EAC section is hearsay?
EAC 59 - Definition
What EAC section are hearsay exceptions?
EAC 60-75
, What EAC section is relevance?
EAC 55-56
What EAC section is opinion?
EAC 76
What EAC section is admission?
EAC 81