Evidence

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Law Library — 2nd Floor Collection (2nd floor)

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KF8935.Z9 B48 2015
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A favorite among successful students, and often recommended by professors, the unique Examples & Explanations series gives you extremely clear introductions to concepts followed by realistic examples that mirror those presented in the classroom throughout the semester. Use at the beginning and midway through the semester to deepen your understanding through clear explanations, corresponding hypothetical fact patterns, and analysis. Then use to study for finals by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the accompanying analysis. Designed to complement your casebook, the trusted Examples & Explanations titles get right to the point in a conversational, often humorous style that helps you learn the material each step of the way and prepare for the exam at the end of the course.

The unique, time-tested Examples & Explanations series is invaluable to teach yourself the subject from the first day of class until your last review before the final. Each guide:

helps you learn new material by working through chapters that explain each topic in simple language challenges your understanding with hypotheticals similar to those presented in class provides valuable opportunity to study for the final by reviewing the hypotheticals as well as the structure and reasoning behind the corresponding analysis quickly gets to the point in conversational style laced with humor remains a favorite among law school students is often recommended by professors who encourage the use of study guides works with ALL the major casebooks, suits any class on a given topic provides an alternative perspective to help you understand your casebook and in-class lectures

Contents

  • Preface p. xv
  • Acknowledgments p. xvii
  • Chapter 1 The General Requirement of Relevance p. 1
  • Introduction p. 1
  • The Basic Standard and Its Application p. 2
  • Unfair Prejudice p. 4
  • Limited Admissibility p. 9
  • Conditional Relevance p. 9
  • Recurring Situations p. 13
  • Flight p. 13
  • Similar Happenings p. 13
  • Statistical Proof p. 15
  • Chapter 2 Specific Exclusions of Relevant Material p. 19
  • Introduction p. 19
  • Insurance p. 19
  • Subsequent Remedial Measures p. 20
  • Compromises and Offers to Compromise p. 22
  • Payments of Medical Expenses p. 24
  • Nolo Contendere and Withdrawn Guilty Pleas p. 25
  • Character Evidence p. 32
  • The Propensity Inference p. 34
  • Non-propensity Uses of Character Evidence p. 36
  • "Character in Issue" p. 40
  • Habit p. 42
  • Form of Proof Related to Character p. 43
  • Character of the Accused and the Victim p. 49
  • Character of the Sexual Assault Victim p. 53
  • Constitutional Restrictions on Exclusion of Defense Evidence p. 55
  • Summary of Anti- and Pro-propensity Evidence Rules p. 56
  • Chapter 3 Defining Hearsay p. 63
  • Introduction p. 63
  • Basic Rule p. 63
  • Basic Rationale for Excluding Hearsay p. 65
  • Detailed Analysis of Statements Typically Not Offered to Prove the Truth of What They Assert p. 68
  • Visual Aids p. 70
  • Detailed Analysis of What Constitutes a Statement p. 73
  • Classic Hearsay Puzzles p. 77
  • Chapter 4 Exceptions to the Hearsay Exclusionary Rule p. 93
  • Introduction p. 93
  • Statements Exempted from the Federal Rules Definition of Hearsay p. 94
  • Opposing Party's Statements (Admissions) p. 94
  • Prior Statements by a Witness p. 98
  • Groupings of Hearsay Exceptions Under the Federal Rules p. 108
  • Statements Defined as Hearsay but Admissible Without Regard to the Declarant's Availability p. 108
  • Present Sense Impressions p. 108
  • Excited Utterances p. 109
  • Present Sense Impression and Excited Utterance Compared p. 109
  • Statements of Current Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition p. 110
  • Statements for Medical Diagnosis or Treatment p. 112
  • Past Recollection Recorded p. 113
  • Business and Public Agency Records p. 114
  • Ancient Documents p. 119
  • Miscellaneous Exceptions p. 119
  • Statements Defined as Hearsay but Admissible if the Declarant Is "Unavailable" p. 128
  • Definition of Unavailable p. 129
  • Former Testimony p. 130
  • Dying Declarations p. 131
  • Statement Against Interest p. 132
  • Statement by Person Rendered Unavailable: Forfeiture by Wrongdoing p. 134
  • Residual Exception p. 134
  • Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause p. 135
  • Chapter 5 Examination and Impeachment p. 143
  • Introduction p. 143
  • General Competency Rules p. 144
  • Personal Knowledge p. 145
  • Children p. 146
  • Hypnosis p. 147
  • Spousal Testimony in Criminal Cases p. 147
  • Claims Involving Decedents ("Dead Man's Statutes") p. 148
  • Scope and Style of Examination p. 149
  • Leading Questions p. 149
  • Scope of Cross-examination p. 150
  • Form for Cross-examination Questions p. 150
  • Questions by the Judge p. 151
  • Statements of Opinion p. 151
  • Physical Location of Witnesses and Parties p. 152
  • General Right to Impeach p. 153
  • Impeachment by Showing the Witness Lied Intentionally p. 153
  • Convictions of Crimes p. 153
  • Past Bad Acts That Did Not Lead to Criminal Convictions p. 158
  • Evidence of Character for Truth-telling: A Permitted Propensity Inference p. 160
  • Timing for Proof of Crimes, Acts, and Character p. 161
  • Proof of Bias p. 162
  • Inquiry into Religious Beliefs Prohibited p. 163
  • Impeachment by Proof of Poor Perception or Memory p. 163
  • Impeachment by Contradiction p. 163
  • Prior Statements by a Witness p. 165
  • Impeaching a Hearsay Declarant p. 166
  • Chapter 6 Expert Testimony p. 179
  • Introduction p. 179
  • Topics for Expert Testimony p. 180
  • Qualification as an Expert p. 181
  • Reliability p. 182
  • Type of Data p. 184
  • Style of Testimony p. 185
  • Chapter 7 Privileges p. 191
  • Introduction p. 191
  • Attorney-Client Privilege p. 193
  • Defining "Communication" p. 193
  • Existence of the Lawyer-Client Relationship p. 194
  • Required Confidentiality p. 195
  • Purpose of the Communication p. 196
  • Allowable Privilege Claimants p. 197
  • Waiver p. 198
  • Issues Unique to Lawyer-Client Communications p. 198
  • Work Product p. 199
  • Spousal Communications p. 204
  • Physician-Patient p. 207
  • Therapist-Patient p. 207
  • Priest-Penitent p. 207
  • Governmental Executives and Informers p. 208
  • Chapter 8 Authentication and the Original Writing Rule p. 213
  • Introduction p. 213
  • Authentication p. 214
  • Witness with Knowledge p. 214
  • Handwriting p. 215
  • Distinctive Characteristics p. 215
  • Voices and Telephone Conversations p. 215
  • Public Records p. 216
  • Ancient Documents p. 216
  • Process or System p. 216
  • Self-authentication p. 216
  • Original Writing Rule p. 220
  • Definition of "Original" p. 222
  • Definition and Use of "Duplicate" Writings and Recordings p. 222
  • Excuses for Non-production of Original or Duplicate p. 222
  • Summaries p. 223
  • Chapter 9 Presumptions p. 227
  • Introduction p. 227
  • Presumptions p. 227
  • The Federal Rules Choice p. 228
  • Production and Persuasion Burdens Defined and Compared p. 228
  • Criminal Cases p. 231
  • Chapter 10 Judicial Notice p. 235
  • Introduction p. 235
  • Adjudicative and Legislative Facts Distinguished p. 236
  • Procedures for Judicial Notice p. 237
  • Chapter 11 Multi-issue Examples (Practice Exam Questions) p. 239
  • Introduction p. 239
  • Techniques for Analysis p. 239
  • Appendix Federal Rules of Evidence p. 247
  • Article I General Provisions p. 247
  • Article II Judicial Notice p. 251
  • Article III Presumptions in Civil Actions and Proceedings p. 253
  • Article IV Relevance and Its Limits p. 254
  • Article V Privileges p. 265
  • Article VI Witnesses p. 267
  • Article VII Opinions and Expert Testimony p. 276
  • Article VIII Hearsay p. 279
  • Article IX Authentication and Identification p. 294
  • Article X Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs p. 298
  • Article XI Miscellaneous Rules p. 301
  • Table of Cases p. 303
  • Index p. 305

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