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“Cross-examination is beyond any doubt the greatest legal engine ever invented for the discovery of truth. ... Cross-examination, not trial by jury, is the great and permanent contribution of the Anglo-American system of law to improved methods of trial-procedure.”

Quote by John Henry Wigmore

Book:A Treatise on the Anglo-American System of Evidence in Trials at Common Law: Including the Statutes and Judicial Decisions of All Jurisdictions of the United States and Canada
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A Treatise on the Anglo-American System of Evidence in Trials at Common Law: Including the Statutes and Judicial Decisions of All Jurisdictions of the United States and Canada

Comprehensive in scope, this treatise delves into the intricacies of the Anglo-American system of evidence as applied in trials at common law. It covers a wide array of statutes and judicial decisions from both the United States and Canada, providing a detailed reference for legal professionals and scholars interested in the field. more

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John Henry Wigmore

John Henry Wigmore was a significant figure in the field of law, whose life and achievements are still studied and discussed by legal scholars today. more

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