Evidence Law and Practice (7th Edition) – eBook

This groundbreaking ebook Evidence Law and Practice 7th Edition diverges from conventional approaches by delivering an engaging blend of theoretical insight and practical application regarding the Federal Rules of Evidence. Emphasizing that learning thrives when it is both stimulating and enjoyable, the book offers a wealth of courtroom-based problems designed to enhance students’ comprehension of the rules while honing their practical skills in applying evidence. Many scenarios draw inspiration from popular films and TV shows, enabling instructors to easily incorporate video clips into exercises for a more engaging learning experience.

Evidence Law and Practice 7E consistently provides examples, practice hints, explanations, and illustrations in the form of mini-transcripts. Each chapter starts with a checklist of key questions for the topic, followed by relevant Federal Rules of Evidence, an overview, illustrations, examples, and problems. While appellate court opinions are not the primary text of this book, the ways that judges discuss evidence rules are important and a useful basis for classroom discussions. Consequently, many chapters provide summarized versions of relevant opinions.

Features of the Seventh Edition include:

• An expanded Appendix 2, which sets forth California Evidence Code provisions that differ in significant ways from the Federal Rules of Evidence and provide comparative approaches to evidence rule-making.
• An expansion of Chapter 19, which consists primarily of multiple-choice questions (and answers). Because many Evidence examinations include multiple-choice questions, the revised version of Chapter 19 will be especially helpful to students.
• Chapter 5 (Character Evidence), Chapter 8 (Lay Witness Opinions), and Chapter 9 (Expert Witnesses) have been completely rewritten under the leadership of Dustin Benham, the book’s new co-author.
• A brand new Chapter 20, which presents evidentiary review exercises in the form of excerpts from actual historically significant trials. The cases from which the excerpts are taken include the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the O.J. Simpson trial, the Menendez Brothers trial, and the trial of Anderson v. W.R. Grace, the subject of the film A Civil Action. Analyses of the questions embedded in these transcripts are in the Teachers Manual.

The Teacher’s Manual provides answers to every problem, exercise, and role-play. It also includes excerpts from recent scholarship on cutting-edge issues, answers (with explanations) to multiple-choice questions, and teaching hints. The Manual also includes a set of one of the co-author’s teaching notes.

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