Research On Material Evidence In Song Dynasty

Material evidence developed vigarously with charictritics of that time in Song Dynasty. During this period, material evidence included practicality evidences and documentary ones, its contents were very wide. The position of material evidence rised obviously. In some cases, function of material evidences exceeded affidavit and witness testimony, and material evidence theory also came into being in Song Dynasty. During the investigation of the cases, the judicial officials paid special attention to the collection, recognition and use of material evidences. They used different kinds of measures, usual or unusual ones. Besides judicial department, notarization bookstore in Song Dynasty plaied an important role while recognizing physical evidences. Abidying by the essence, the judicial department collected and recognized the material evidences very carefully, accurately and punctually. Because of the political, economic and judicial officials'influence, material evidences achieved rapid development in Song Dynasty.