Evidence problems and materials /
Steven I. Friedland, John P. Sahl.
- Sixth edition.
- xix, 623 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes index.
Introduction to evidence -- The functions of judge, jury, and attorneys at trial -- Relevance [FRE 401,402] -- Unfairly prejudicial evidence [FRE 403] -- Character and habit evidence [FRE 404-406] -- Other exclusions of relevant evidence [FRE 407-415] -- The examination and impeachment of witnesses [FRE 607-615] -- The competency of witnesses [FRE 601-606] -- Opinions and expert testimony [FRE 701-706] -- Hearsay [FRE 801-807] -- The confrontation clause -- Privileges [FRE 501] -- Authentication, identification, and the best evidence rule -- Proof issues : the allocation of proof, judicial notice, and presumptions [FRE 201, 301, 302] -- Review problems.
"The rules of evidence can be effectively and directly understood through applied learning methods such as problem-solving. More than just a supplemental source of problems, this book can be used in conjunction with the federal or state rules of evidence and their associated legislative history as an all-purpose guide to the rules of evidence. Each section of this book commences with a brief explanation of a particular area of evidence law, followed by problems to test understanding of the evidentiary rules and their intended meaning"--