Evidence law a student's guide to the law of evidence as applied in American trials
Student's guide to the law of evidence as applied in American trials
by Roger C. Park ... [et al.].
- 3rd ed.
- St. Paul, MN West c2011.
- xxvii, 787 p. 27 cm.
- Hornbook series .
- Hornbook series .
First-2nd eds. by Roger C. Park, David P. Leonard, Steven H. Goldberg.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Presenting evidence at trial: an overview -- Procedures for offering and opposing evidence in a common law trial -- Objections to the form of the question or the answer: a handy guide for evidentiary objections -- Burdens and presumptions -- Relevancy and its limits -- Competency -- The definition of hearsay [FRE 801] -- Prior statements by witnesses and statements by party opponents -- Exceptions to the hearsay rule -- The operation of the hearsay rule in the courtroom-some practical tips -- Confrontation -- Evidentiary privileges -- Impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses -- Opinion evidence and expert testimony -- Authentication, identification, and exhibits -- Appellate review of rulings on objections.