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Paul F Rothstein

Evidence in a nutshell - 6th - New York West Publishing Co. 2012 - 757p

Contents:
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, characters, 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.

ISBN: 9780314278333 9781628106206

Subjects--Topical Terms:
1. Evidence Law - U S A

Dewey Class. No.: 347.060000 / PAU