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.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Evidence, Cases And Materials
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Park, Roger C., Friedman, Richard D., Park, Roger, and Friedman, Richard
West Academic
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edition: 13
ISBN: 978-1-63460-342-3
Strong, Graham B. 