Evidence in a nutshell
Evidence
by Paul F. Rothstein, Myrna S. Raeder, David Crump.
- 5th ed.
- St. Paul, MN Thomson/West c2007.
- xlix, 664 p. 19 cm.
- West nutshell series .
- Nutshell series. .
Includes index.
Interpreting the rules and other basics: offers, objections, and the judge's function -- Judicial notice, presumptions, and burdens: substitutes for evidence -- Relevancy, its counterweights, and related exclusionary rules -- A special relevancy vs. counterweights problem area: similar acts, character, propensity -- Privileges -- Witnesses: competency, examination, and impeachment -- Opinions, experts, and scientific evidence -- Hearsay: the basic theory, rationale, and constitutional considerations -- Hearsay rule modifications for admissions and witnesses' prior statements -- Exceptions to the hearsay rule -- Authentication, exhibits, and the best evidence (original writing) rule.