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Question 1

At a contested civil hearing, counsel for the plaintiff wishes to tender an email between the defendant and a third party to prove the defendant knew the goods were defective. Counsel for the defendant objects on relevance grounds. What is the threshold the email must meet to be admissible under the Evidence Act 2008 (Vic)?

It must, if accepted, rationally affect (directly or indirectly) the assessment of the probability of the existence of a fact in issue It must conclusively prove the fact in issue on the balance of probabilities It must be the best available evidence of the defendant's knowledge It must be corroborated by at least one other independent witness

Correct Answer:

It must, if accepted, rationally affect (directly or indirectly) the assessment of the probability of the existence of a fact in issue

Question 2

A barrister is briefed to defend an accused on a charge of armed robbery. The barrister personally believes the accused is guilty and finds the brief distasteful. The fee is reasonable and the matter is within the barrister's competence and availability. Under the Legal Profession Uniform Conduct (Barristers) Rules 2015, what must the barrister do?

Return the brief because personal distaste for the client undermines the barrister's independence Accept the brief, as the cab-rank principle requires acceptance subject only to the specified conditions and exceptions Accept the brief only after obtaining the instructing solicitor's confirmation that the accused will plead guilty Refuse the brief unless the accused first instructs that he is innocent

Correct Answer:

Accept the brief, as the cab-rank principle requires acceptance subject only to the specified conditions and exceptions

Question 3

An accused is charged with a Schedule 1 offence under the Bail Act 1977 (Vic) and applies for bail. What must the accused establish before the bail decision-maker proceeds to consider the unacceptable risk test?

A compelling reason why detention in custody is not justified That the accused poses no risk whatsoever to the community Exceptional circumstances that justify the grant of bail That the prosecution case is weak on its face

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Exceptional circumstances that justify the grant of bail

Question 4

In a civil trial, the prosecution-equivalent party calls a witness who, in the witness box, gives evidence directly contradicting the helpful statement she earlier signed. The party wishes to question her about the prior inconsistent statement. Under the Evidence Act 2008 (Vic), what is required before the party may cross-examine its own witness as unfavourable?

The witness must first be formally declared hostile by the trial judge at common law Nothing; a party may cross-examine its own witness as of right under the uniform evidence law The consent of the opposing party must be obtained on the record The court's leave under section 38, on the basis the witness's evidence is unfavourable, she is not making a genuine attempt to give evidence, or has made a prior inconsistent statement

Correct Answer:

The court's leave under section 38, on the basis the witness's evidence is unfavourable, she is not making a genuine attempt to give evidence, or has made a prior inconsistent statement

Question 5

During a civil proceeding, opposing counsel asks your client's expert witness to assume facts that are not in evidence and will not be proved. As counsel, what is the most appropriate objection?

Object that the question lacks a proper factual foundation, because expert opinion under s 79 must be based on facts identified and capable of proof Object that the witness is biased and should be stood down Object on the ground of hearsay under s 59 No objection is available; assumptions are always permissible in cross-examination

Correct Answer:

Object that the question lacks a proper factual foundation, because expert opinion under s 79 must be based on facts identified and capable of proof

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