Mastering Evidence

by Eades, Ronald W.

• ISBN13: 9781594602610
• ISBN10: 1594602611
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Carolina Academic Press

Summary

Mastering Evidence is a clear, concise discussion of the rules of evidence. It is designed to be a secondary source for students enrolled in their first course in evidence. Most courses in evidence, and, of course, the multi-state bar examination in evidence, focus primarily on the Federal Rules of Evidence. This book takes the same approach, fully explaining the details of those rules. It is also organized according to the same structure as the Federal Rules and is, therefore, easy to follow. For students who are concerned about the state rules of evidence, comments about traditional rules are made where appropriate.In short, this work should provide a good source for all students taking a course in evidence. It presents the rules in a readable fashion that makes it possible to understand complex concepts.This book is part of the Carolina Academic Press Mastering Series edited by Russell L.Weaver, University of Louisville School of Law.

Author Biography

Ronald Eades is a Professor of Law at The University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law

Table of Contents

Roles of the court, judge, jury, and attorneys in light of rules of evidence	p. 3
Judicial notice (201)	p. 25
Burdens of proof and presumptions (301, 302)	p. 37
Relevance	p. 53
Privileges	p. 83
Witnesses, testimony, and credibility	p. 95
Opinion evidence and expert witnesses	p. 125
Hearsay and exceptions	p. 139
Authentication and proper foundations	p. 187
Best evidence rule	p. 199
Mastering evidence checklist	p. 209
About the author	p. 213
Index	p. 215
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