Of the Competency and Privilege of Witnesses and Their Testimony Under the New York Codes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Weeks Morrill

 
9780666179975: Of the Competency and Privilege of Witnesses and Their Testimony Under the New York Codes (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the rules of witness competency and privilege under New York law. This reference clarifies who may testify, when, and how privilege applies.

This edition surveys the codes and common practices that govern testimony in civil and criminal matters. It focuses on the practical effects of rules about personal transactions, confidentiality, and the roles of various parties related to a case. Use it to quickly find how the law treats witnesses in different situations and how courts interpret key provisions.

  • Who is generally competent to testify in different roles, from executors and heirs to officers and stockholders.
  • How confidential communications and professional interactions affect admissibility.
  • Rules governing testimony involving decedents, spouses, and other interested parties.
  • How case law and statutory provisions shape everyday courtroom practice.
Ideal for readers such as legal practitioners, students, and researchers who need a clear, practical overview of witness rules under the New York Codes.

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