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LAW20009 Week 7 - Hearsay Evidence

By the end of this week, you should understand:

  • Section 59 definition - previous representations and asserted facts
  • Hearsay vs original evidence - the crucial distinction
  • First-hand hearsay exceptions (ss 63-66) - when declarant available/unavailable
  • Business records exception (s 69) - scope and limitations
  • Section 60 operation - non-hearsay purpose becoming hearsay use
SubjectWeekKey Topics
LAW200097s59 hearsay rule, Exceptions (ss 60, 63-66, 69), First-hand vs second-hand
  1. Start Here: Study Guide - Master the theory first
  2. Visual Learning: Flowchart - Practice with decision tree
  3. Apply Knowledge: Collaboration Notes - Real examples