Evidence

by Blond, Neil C.; Friedman, Joel Wm

• ISBN13: 9780735586161
• ISBN10: 0735586160
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-12-02
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law and Business

Summary

From the start of classes to your final exams, Blond's Law Guides help you succeed in law school. Early in the semester and before each class, review the case summaries for clues on what to look for in a case. Throughout the semester, refer to the topical flow charts to understand the big picture of your course. As exam time draws near, utilize the summary outlines for semester review and mnemonics for essay prep. Features include: Case Clips that cover the key facts, issues, and rules you really need to know EasyFlowtrade; Charts that tie the key concepts together Outlines that hone in on what's important, leaving you with more time to learn Proven mnemonics that help you organize your essays and spot issues Blond's Law Guides provide clear, concise, and effective study guidance for the entire semester.

Author Biography

Blond's Law Guides provide clear, concise, and effective study guidance for the entire semester.

Table of Contents

Easy FlowÖ Charts	p. xiii
General Principles	p. 1
Rules of Evidence	p. 1
Types of Evidence	p. 1
Limited Admissibility	p. 3
Role of Judge and Jury	p. 3
Competency of a Witness to Testify	p. 5
Introduction	p. 5
Common Law	p. 5
Competence Under the Federal Rules of Evidence	p. 7
Case Clips	p. 9
Relevance, Admissibility, and Common Types of Evidence	p. 19
Relevance	p. 19
Relevance Under the FRE	p. 19
Character Evidence	p. 20
Evidence of Prior Acts Admissible for Reasons Other Than Character	p. 23
Impeachment	p. 24
Evidence of Habit, Routine, Custom	p. 30
Other FRE Provisions	p. 32
Subsequent Remedial Measures	p. 32
Opinion Testimony	p. 33
Case Clips	p. 35
Burden of Proof and Presumptions	p. 69
Burden of Proof	p. 69
Presumptions	p. 72
Case Clips	p. 75
Judicial Notice of Facts	p. 87
Generally	p. 87
Terminology	p. 87
Notice of Adjudicative Facts	p. 88
Notice of Legislative Facts	p. 89
Case Clips	p. 92
Hearsay Evidence	p. 99
Hearsay	p. 99
Hearsay Under the FRE	p. 99
Statements Defined as "Not Hearsay"	p. 101
Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule	p. 103
Constitutional Issues Arising in Criminal Cases	p. 113
Case Clips	p. 116
Evidence in the Courtroom: Presentation, Objections, Mode of Interrogation, and Rulings	p. 149
Presentation of Oral Testimony	p. 149
Cross-Examination	p. 150
Matters Available for Inquiry on Cross Examination	p. 151
Refreshing a Witness's Recollection	p. 151
Offering Evidence	p. 152
Case Clips	p. 155
Authentication of Evidence and the Best Evidence Rule	p. 161
Authentication	p. 161
Bypassing Authentication	p. 163
Best Evidence Rule	p. 164
Case Clips	p. 166
Real and Demonstrative Evidence	p. 173
General Principles	p. 173
Rules Related to the Admission and Use of Tangible Evidence	p. 174
Case Clips	p. 178
Privileges	p. 185
Introduction	p. 185
Privilege Against Self-incrimination	p. 186
Attorney-Client Privilege	p. 190
The Attorney Work-Product Doctrine	p. 192
Spousal Privilege	p. 193
Physician/Psychotherapist-Patient Privilege	p. 193
Governmental Privilege	p. 194
Miscellaneous Privileges	p. 195
Privileging the Judicial Processes: Certain Rules, Analogous to Privileges, Protecting the Confidentiality of Judicial Processes	p. 196
Case Clips	p. 198
Table of Cases	p. 217
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