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Section

Evidence.

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34. Weight to be attached to evidence

35. Proof of instrument to validity of which attestation is necessary

36. Presumptions as to documents twenty years old

37. Power to order proof of specified facts by affidavit with or without attendance of deponent

38. Interpretation and savings

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PART III.-DEPOSITIONS.

39. Admissibility in evidence in criminal proceedings of deposition of person dead, etc.

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40. Prima facie proof of examination having been duly taken

41. Objection that deposition tendered was not signed by magistrate

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42. Power to take deposition of person dangerously ill etc., and admissibility thereof

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PART IV. COMMISSIONS TO TAKE EVIDENCE.

43. Examination of witnesses in the Colony in relation to action pending before British court

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44. Examination of witnesses in the Colony in relation to proceedings pending in foreign country

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45. Effect of certificate of ambassador, etc., as evidence in support of application

46. Examination of witness under ss. 43 and 44

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PART V.-OATHS, AFFIRMATIONS, ETC.

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48. Powers of Legislative Council as to examination of witnesses

49. Normal manner of administration of oaths

50. Swearing with uplifted hand

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52. Oath not affected by absence of religious belief

Affirmation in lieu of oath

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53. Interpretation of oaths and affirmations

PART VI.-MISCELLANEOUS.

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54. Impounding of forged document admitted in evidence

55. Admissibility of certain medical notes and reports

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56. Observations and evidence of accused person before magistrate to be taken down and to be admissible at trial

57. Warrant or order to bring up prisoner to give evidence

58. Saving as to 7 Will. 4 and 1 Vict. c. 26

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