Questions & answers. Evidence : multiple-choice and short-answer questions and answers / Paul C. Giannelli, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Weatherhead Professor of Law Emeritus, Case Western Reserve University.
Preserving error; appellate review -- Objections to the form of the question -- Witness competency -- Logical relevance; exclusion for reasons of prejudice or other dangers -- Preliminary questions of admissibility -- Classification of evidence as hearsay or not hearsay -- Exceptions to (and exemptions from) the hearsay rule -- Evidence of character, "other crimes, wrongs, or acts," habit, and similar events -- Evidence of subsequent remedial measures, compromise, humanitarian assistance, criminal pleas, and liability insurance -- Impeachment and cross-examination of witnesses -- Authentication -- The best evidence rule -- Judicial notice -- Burdens of proof and presumptions -- Evidentiary privileges -- Lay and expert opinion; scientific evidence.
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