An examination of rules and policies governing
kinds of information which can be received at
trial, how evidence can be properly developed by
attorneys, and how evidence may be considered by
the trier of fact. In this process, policies
favoring logically probative evidence must be
weighed against policies protecting against
hearsay, opinion, prejudice, time consumption, and
other harmful matters. Proper examination and
impeachment of witnesses also are explored.
kinds of information which can be received at
trial, how evidence can be properly developed by
attorneys, and how evidence may be considered by
the trier of fact. In this process, policies
favoring logically probative evidence must be
weighed against policies protecting against
hearsay, opinion, prejudice, time consumption, and
other harmful matters. Proper examination and
impeachment of witnesses also are explored.
- Teacher: Tung Yin