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Simons California Evidence Manual, 2012 ed. (The Expert Series)

Simons California Evidence Manual, 2012 ed. (The Expert Series) New Edition

Copyright: 2012
ISBN-13: 9780314604590
Last Updated: 12/22/2011
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Series: The Expert Series
Brand: Thomson West
Pages: 956
Components: 1 Print
Shelf Space: 2 in.
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Description

Appellate Court judge and experienced litigator Mark B. Simons brings 25 years of experience to this title. For veteran or novice litigators, this volume provides practical advice on evidence, including authenticity and admissibility, the new secondary evidence rule, as well as emerging trends and practical solutions. Contains a wide variety of evidentiary issues, including common questions and the most effective answers, how to properly frame questions, and how to introduce documents at trial. Special attention is given to hearsay exceptions, as well as evidence of uncharged misconduct. Thematic arrangement of areas of evidence makes research quick and easy.

Features

  • "Comment" and "Warning" sections alert the reader to obscure complexities in the law and avoidable pitfalls
  • Contains valuable information on witnesses, expert and other opinion testimony
  • Discusses privileges, judicial notice, and presumptions
  • Examines evidence affected or excluded by extrinsic policies
  • Includes Tables of Statutes and Rules, Table of Cases, and Index
  • Includes comprehensive instruction on using writings at trial
  • Looks at relevant evidence, hearsay evidence, burden of proof, and burden of producing evidence
  • Portable, comprehensive and written from the practical perspective of a sitting trial judge