Evidence /
by George Fisher.
- New York : Foundation Press, 2002.
- xxxv, 875 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. + teacher's manual.
- University casebook series .
Accompanied by: Federal rules of evidence : statutory supplement and statutory and case supplement.
Includes index.
General principles of relevance -- The specialized relevance rules -- Character evidence -- Impeachment and character for truthfulness -- The rape shield law -- Competency of witnesses -- The rule against hearsay -- Confrontation and compulsory process -- Lay opinions and expert testimony -- Authentication, identification, and the "best evidence rule" -- Privileges : general principles -- The lawyer-client privilege and the privilege against self-incrimination -- Familial privileges -- Conclusion : Evidence law and jury mistrust.