TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

General Introduction............1
1.1    Background of the study ...........2
1.2    Statement of Problem ..........3
1.3    Significance of the Study .......... 3
1.4    Aims and Objective .............3
1.5    Scope and Limitations ........... 4
1.6    Research Methodology ........... 4
1.7    Literature Review ............4
1.8    Organizational Layout........... 10

CHAPTER TWO
Meaning and Nature of Evidence............ 15
1.0    Introduction............... 15
2.1    Meaning of evidence ........... 15
2.2    Development of the law of evidence .................... 24
2.3    Classification of Evidence ............ 38
2.4    Conclusion ............... 49

CHAPTER THREE

Appraisal of Hearsay Evidence .........50
3.0    Introduction.............. 50
3.1    Concept of hearsay evidence.......... 51
3.2    Scope of hearsay evidence .......... 70
3.3    Qualification of hearsay evidence ........... 80
3.4    Conclusion ................ 84

CHAPTER FOUR
Admissibility of Hearsay Evidence .......... 85
4.0    Introduction ............. 85
4.1    Admissibility and Weight of Evidence of hearsay evidence...
4.1    Exceptions to Hearsay Evidence ......... 85
4.2    Conclusion ............ 125

CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, Recommendation and Conclusion.......... 126
5.0    Summary ................ 126
5.1    Recommendation ............127
5.2    Conclusion ...............128