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Evidence

Mueller, Christopher B.; Kirkpatrick, Laird C.
ISBN-10: 073550069X
ISBN-13: 9780735500693

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Christopher B. Mueller is Henry S. Lindsley Professor of Law, University of Colorado School of Law.Laird C. Kirkpatrick is Hershner Professor of Jurisprudence, University of Oregon School of Law.When you want to recommend a manageable student treatise to be used alongside your Evidence casebook, consider the book students will consult throughout their legal careers -- Mueller and Kirkpatrick's "Evidence", Second Edition.
This noteworthy reference by two of the most highly-regarded experts in the field emphasizes contemporary judicial interpretations of the Federal Rules of Evidence to make the law accessible and understandable. Mueller and Kirkpatrick's careful text provides a solid foundation for students to build on in future study or in practice.When you want to recommend a manageable student tretise to be used alongside your Evidenc casebook, consider the book students will consult throughout their legal careers Mueller & Kirkpatrick's EVIDENCE, Second Edition. This noteworthy reference by two of the most highly-regarded experts in the field emphasizes contemporary judicial interpretations of the Federal Rules of Evidence to make the law accessible & understandable. Mueller & Kirkpatrick's careful text provides a solid foundation for students to build on in future study or in practice. When you examine this comprehensive yet concise student treatise, be sure to notice its: straightorward explication of the Rules penetrating analysis of leading case law thorough coverage of both the Federal Rules & state evidence codes clear & authoratative presentation helpful marginal headings, mini-summaries of contents, generous footnotes, & plentiful case citations tightly focused discussions & thoughtful selection of the material New material in EVIDENCE, Second Edition, includes: new Federal Rules of Evidence, including the Rape Shield Statute an in-depth analysis of important new Supreme Court decisions, plus severl significant Court of Appeals decisions updated law review citations a new discussion of scientific evidence If you want your students to master the basics of Evidence, recommend the reference of enduring value EVIDENCE, Second Edition.
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Preface
Table of Abbreviations
Preliminary Matters
Introduction
Admitting and Excluding Evidence
Preliminary Issues in Evidence Rulings
Limited Admissibility
Rule of Completeness
Judicial Notice
Scope of Fre 201
Process of Taking Notice
Instructing the Jury
Burdens and Presumptions
Civil Cases
Criminal Cases
Relevancy and Its Limits
Logical Relevance
Pragmatic Relevance
Character Evidence
Habit and Routine Practice
Subsequent Remedial Measures
Settlements and Medical Payments
Plea Bargains
Liability Insurance
Sexual Behavior of Complaining Witness
Similar Crimes by Defendant in Sexual Assault and Molestation Cases
Privileges
General Policies
Scope of Fre 501
Attorney-Client Privilege
Marital Privileges
Physicians or Psychotherapists
Witnesses
Witness Competency
Personal Knowledge
Oath or Affirmation Requirement
Interpreters
Competency of Judges and Lawyers as Witnesses
Juror Competency: Impeachment of Verdicts
Voucher Rule Abolished
Impeachment of Witnesses
Repair and Support of Witnesses
Religious Beliefs
Presenting Testimony
Refreshing Memory
Calling and Interrogation by Court
Sequestering Witnesses
Opinions and Expert Testimony; Scientific Evidence
Lay Testimony
Expert Testimony
Scientific Evidence
Hearsay
Doctrine and Purpose--An Overview
Elements of the Doctrine--A Closer Look
Borderland of the Doctrine
Prior Statements by Testifying Witnesses
Admissions by Party Opponents
Unrestricted Hearsay Exceptions
Exceptions--Declarant Unavailable
Hearsay on Hearsay; Impeachment and Support
The Catchall Exception
Hearsay and Confrontation
Foundational Evidence, Authentication
Introduction
Types of Foundations
Self-Authentication
Subscribing Witnesses
Demonstrative Evidence
The Best Evidence Doctrine
Scope and Definitions
The Doctrine in Operation
Production of Original Excused
Other Exemptions
Table of Cases
Table of Law Review Articles
Table of Books and Treatises
Index



List price: $46.00
Edition: 2nd 1999 (Revised)
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Binding: Trade Cloth
Pages: 1368
Size: 7.48" wide x 10.63" long
Weight: 4.69 lbs.
Language: English

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