Evidence

by Arthur M. Best

<p> The #1 study guide for Evidence is now in its <b>Seventh Edition</b>. <b> Examples & Explanations: Evidence</b> is the go-to resource for any student struggling to understand the concepts and rules of evidence as described in their casebook. The <i>Examples & Explanations</i> pedagogy encourages students to read the text carefully, apply what they have learned, and test their understanding of the material. </p> <p> <b>A leader in its field, <i>Examples & Explanations: Evidence</i> features:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>clear and concise introductions</b> to the concepts and Rules of Evidence </li> <li> <b>examples with questions</b> that start out simply and gradually build in complexity </li> <li> <b>thorough explanations of how to analyze the questions</b> in the examples </li> <li> <b>a "plain language" version of the Federal Rules of Evidence</b>, complete with new amendments to the Rules </li> <li> <b>generous use of visual aids</b>—tables and charts—that illustrate key concepts </li> </ul> <p> <b>Still fewer than 350 pages, the Seventh Edition includes:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>discussion of <i>Giles v. California</i>, concerning Hearsay and the Confrontation Clause </b> </li> <li> <b>analysis of newly-adopted Rule 502</b>, regarding inadvertent waiver of the attorney-client privilege, with a plain-language explanation in the Appendix </li> <li> <b>a flow chart</b> that illustrates the proper sequence of analysis for relevance and hearsay exclusions & exceptions as applied to an out-of-court statement </li> <li> <b>a new chart</b> that illustrates <b>character evidence with regard to the propensity inference</b> </li> </ul> <p> <b>Examples & Explanations: Evidence, Seventh Edition</b>, is a current and time-proven resource that you can recommend to your students with confidence. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Genres: Law, Nonfiction, Legal

301 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 1997

Reviews

[Kelly Mai · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Brent Pinkall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent introduction to the Federal Rules of Evidence. The best part of this book is the case examples and Best's analyses of them. To the point, clear, and comprehensive.

[Justyna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful in understanding and developing concepts of evidence. I love that, unlike casebooks, the examples in the study aid come with detailed explanations (hence the title). Also discusses in brief landmark cases in certain areas of evidence.

[Virg]

A must read if you want to be the most obnoxious Law & Order viewer ever.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

One of the best E&Es I've found.