Dynamics of Trial Practice

by Carlson, Ronald L.; Imwinkelried, Edward J.

• ISBN13: 9780314493484
• ISBN10: 0314493484
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1989-02-01
• Publisher: West Group

Table of Contents

Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of Cases
Introduction	p. 1
A Case File	p. 10
Strategic Litigation Planning	p. 27
Jury Selection - The Strategy of Jury Deselection	p. 44
Opening Statement - An Exercise in Res Ipsa Loquitur	p. 78
Evidentiary Objections - Effectively Urging Objections Which Make Strategic or Tactical Sense	p. 101
The Microcosm of Direct Examination: Laying a Foundation - Putting the Witness' Honesty and Intelligence on Optimal Display	p. 123
The Microcosm of Cross-Examination: Impeachment - Making Factual Assertions Under the Guise of Asking Questions	p. 143
The Macrocosm of Direct-Examination: Organizing the Case-In-Chief - Using the Theory and Theme to Bracket Your Case	p. 173
The Macrocosm of Cross-Examination - Using the Opposing Witnesses to Support Your Theory and Theme	p. 199
The Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses - Presenting Your Opinion Testimony Impressively but Clearly	p. 225
The Cross-Examination of Expert Witnesses - Demystifying the Opposing Experts	p. 247
The Instructions Conference - Obtaining the Judicial Imprimatur on Your Theory and Theme	p. 264
Closing Argument - Using the Theory and Theme to Answer the "Why" Questions	p. 277
Trial Motions	p. 306
Conclusion	p. 321
Appendix A	p. 323
Appendix B	p. 396
Index	p. 569
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