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1 online resource (xlv, 1232 pages) : maps |
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Introduction. Necessity of forethought on problems of proof. Phenomenalistic framework of testimony -- Writings. Authentication of writings. Best evidence rule and related matters. Parol evidence rule in general; particular phases; legal interpretation -- Rules on admission and exclusion. Trial court's discretion in rulings. Determination of relevancy and competency. Survey of existing law -- Privileges. The incidence of privilege. Family relations. Professional relations. Other privileged classes. Privilege against self-incrimination. Privilege against evidence illegally obtained -- Witnesses: qualification and examination. Competency. Direct examination. Cross-examination. Impeachment -- Opinion rule and expert testimony. Rule against opinions. Foundation for expert testimony. Relaxation of rules in "big cases." Use of medical testimony. Techniques in examining medical witnesses. The Minnesota and New York plans -- Relevancy. Meanings of term "independently relevant." Questions of custom and habit. Evidence of character -- Demonstrative, experimental, and scientific evidence. Proof by demonstration. Proof of experiment. Proof based on scientific classification -- Hearsay rule and exceptions. Law of hearsay. Reported testimony. Dying declarations. Declarations against interest. Admissions. Confessions. Pedigree declarations and repute as to relationship. Reputation, opinion research and learned treatises. Public records. Entries as evidence of facts recorded. Declarations expressing mental or bodily feeling. The future -- Burden of proof, presumptions, and judicial notice -- Rules in administrative proceedings -- Reforms being advocated in comprehensive rules |
| Summary |
An attempt to "compile in one volume much of the best legal thought on almost every phase of the law of evidence"--Prefatory note, page v |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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digitized 2011 HathiTrust Digital Library committed to preserve pda MiAaHDL |
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Print version record; online resource March 1, 2017 |
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Evidence (Law) -- United States
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Evidence (Law)
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United States.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Fryer, William T. (William Thomas), editor
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Association of American Law Schools. Committee on Selected Articles on Evidence, issuing body
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