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This text for students in evidence and trial practice courses focuses on Federal Rules of Evidence, which have been adopted in over 40 jurisdictions. Sections cover procedural frameworks, relevancy, witnesses, real and demonstrative evidence, writings, hearsay, privileges, and substitutes for evidence. This fourth edition reflects major developments, such as the Supreme Court's 2011 restyled Rules of Evidence and the Supreme Court's new approach to Confrontation Clause jurisprudence. Giannelli is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This Understanding treatise presents the essential topics in evidence law cogently and concisely. While it was written primarily for students in Evidence and Trial Practice courses, the "Key Points" summary at the end of each chapter and the inclusion of the current Federal Rules of Evidence in an appendix make this treatise an excellent reference for busy attorneys.Understanding Evidence begins with an overview of Evidence law followed by an explanation of the roles of the judge and jury. The remaining chapters are organized under the following topics: Procedural Framework of Trial Relevancy Witnesses Real and Demonstrative Evidence Writings Hearsay Privileges Substitutes for EvidenceThis treatise extensively discusses and cites the Federal Rules of Evidence. Cases, statutes, other rules, and secondary sources are also cited, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding evidence law.
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