(Ebook) Understanding evidence by Paul C Giannelli ISBN 9781422470381, 1422470385

(Ebook) Understanding evidence by Paul C Giannelli ISBN 9781422470381, 1422470385

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