This course will explore the rules and principles governing the proof of facts in the courtroom, with special focus upon the Federal Rules of Evidence. Planned topics include relevance, hearsay, the Confrontation Clause, character evidence, impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses, the best evidence rule, lay and expert opinion, and objections practice. Grades will be based upon a three-hour closed-book examination.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Evidence: Cases and Materials
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Park & Friedman
Foundation Press
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edition: 13th (2019)
ISBN: 9781634603423
Strong, Graham B 