LSTD539 - The Federal Rules of Evidence
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This graduate course will examine the rules governing the admission, exclusion, and presentation of evidence in judicial proceedings. The law of evidence governs the proof of facts and the inferences flowing from such facts during the trial of civil and criminal lawsuits. Topics to be covered in this course include relevance; authentication; categorical rules of exclusion; character and habit evidence; witness qualification, competency, and examination; privileges; the “Best Evidence” rule; the hearsay rule and its exceptions; judicial notice; burdens of proof and presumptions; impeachment and rehabilitation of witnesses; and appellate review of evidentiary rulings.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Evidence Under the Rules : Text, Cs, and Prob. 7TH
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| ISBN: |
0735507473
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| Publication Info: |
Aspen Law
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| Author: |
Mueller, Christopher B.
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| Unit Cost: |
$185.00
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