Federal Rules of Evidence in a Nutshell (Nutshell Series) - Softcover

Michael-h-graham

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0314089985 ISBN 13: 9780314089984

Publisher: West Pub. Co., 1996

Synopsis

This text presents each rule in the order in which it appears, followed by commentary explaining and exploring the concepts underlying the particular rule. Commentary sections also discuss the relationship between rules so that a complete picture may be obtained. This edition reflects recent amendments and judicial interpretations, culled from the more than 5,000 citations to the Federal Rules of Evidence appearing since publication of the Third Edition in 1992. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney.

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About the Author

Is a professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law where he specializes in evidence and trial practice. He received his J.D., Magna Cum Laude, from Columbia Law School where he was a member of the Law Review. In addition to writing numerous articles on evidence topics for various Law Reviews, Professor Graham authored the first two editions of the Handbook of Federal Evidence, Federal Evidence in a Nutshell, plus other books on evidence and related subjects. He is also a Contributing Author to McCormick on Evidence, 4th and wrote articles for the Criminal Law Bulletin for ten years. He was the Reporter of the U.S. Department of Labor Rules of Evidence promulgated in 1990 and a former Reporter for the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Rules of Evidence. He is also a member of the American Law Institute.

Edition details

• Publisher: West Pub. Co.
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0314089985
• ISBN 13: 9780314089984
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4