Evidence Under the Rules

by Mueller, Christopher B.; Kirkpatrick, Laird C.

• ISBN13: 9780735512313
• ISBN10: 0735512310
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Panel Pub

Summary

Publication of EVIDENCE UNDER THE RULES, Fourth Edition, means the most popular evidence casebook is now also the most current! This highly successful problem based coursebook was the first to be organized around the Federal Rules of Evidence, and it remains the most effective vehicle for introducing students to this essential topic. Authors Mueller and Kirkpatrick draw on their own extensive classroom experience to make their book a worthy teaching partner: By organizing the book around the Federal Rules of Evidence, they cover the basics clearly, succinctly, and in an understandable framework. for ease of teaching, The book is structured for flexibility - you can begin with relevancy or choose a less complicated topic. A combination of textual explanations, numerous problems, and carefully edited cases speeds understanding and facilitates retention of the material. Engaging problems reveal the intricacies of the Federal Rules and stimulate lively class discussion. All aspects of the book are designed to enhance teachability. the casebook is part of a complete teaching package that includes a an extensive Teacher's Manual and an optional statutory supplement. To strengthen and reinforce their popular book, The authors incorporate significant new material in the Fourth Edition: recent changes in the Federal Rules of Evidence, specifically FRE 407, FRE 801(d)(2), and 804(b)(6) changes that were pending at the time of publication, notably FRE 103, FRE 404(a)(1), FRE 701, FRE 702, and FRE 703 new Supreme Court decisions: Old Chief v. United States, Lilly v. Virginia, Kumho Tire v. Carmichael, and Jaffee v. Redmond new problems and cases throughout the book reworked section on Hearsay with more textual materials reorganized section on Character Evidence now separates sex offense cases from the others With authoritative analysis of all the important issues, from relevance and hearsay to authentication And The 'best evidence' doctrine, EVIDENCE UNDER THE RULES, Fourth Edition, Is a proven success in the classroom. Be sure to review this updated casebook before you select materials for your next class.

Table of Contents

Contents	xi
Preface	xxxi
Acknowledgments	xxxv
Special Notice	xxxvii
Evidence Law and the System: Why we have Rules of Evidence and How they Work in an Adversary System	1	(58)
Relevance	59	(64)
Hearsay	123	(62)
Hearsay Exceptions	185	(280)
Relevance Revisited	465	(60)
Competency of Witnesses	525	(32)
Presenting Evidence: Direct and Cross-Examination Revisited	557	(28)
Impeachment of Witnesses	585	(106)
Opinion and Expert Testimony; Scientific Evidence	691	(76)
Burdens of Proof and Presumptions	767	(76)
Judicial Notice	843	(28)
Privileges	871	(106)
Foundational Evidence, Authentication	977	(28)
The ``Best Evidence'' Doctrine	1005	(26)
Table of Cases	1031	(12)
Table of Rules	1043	(4)
Table of Authorities	1047	(8)
Index	1055