Types of Evidence Sources in Current Vietnamese Civil Procedure

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of the article research the types of evidence sources in Vietnam`s civil procedure, points out several limitations, shortcomings, and propose recommendations to complete the legal system concerned. Theoretical framework: The research employs theories about types of evidence sources in Vietnam`s civil procedure, regulations on types of evidence sources, and mechanisms apply to types of evidence sources in Vietnam. Method: The research employs three common methods in legal science research: (1) Legal analysis method; (2) Legal efficiency evaluation method; and (3) Comparative legal method. The above research methods help compare and contrast theories of types of evidence sources in Vietnam`s civil procedure and bring out some essential findings. Results and conclusion: Some valuable findings have been revealed such as the formulation and development of types of evidence sources in Vietnam's civil procedure, some theoretical issues, and limitations on regulations on types of evidence sources. Implications of the research: The article proposes some tasks remaining undone, and further tasks will be fulfilled in the future. The article may support many develop future research in Vietnam. Originality/value: The research on the types of evidence sources in civil procedure become more and more urgent and very important in Vietnam.