Written by a former trial lawyer turned professor, this book is for professionals who may find themselves participating (voluntarily or involuntarily) in the legal system as expert witnesses. It discusses the practical aspects of pre-trial discovery and the Rules of Evidence. Most of the principles are illustrated using actual cases decided by various courts. The book also includes helpful hints and appendices that contain the texts of the relevant Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. Law for the Expert Witness is an excellent primer for chemists, medical professionals, civil engineers, environmental toxicologists, and other individuals who face the possibility of someday being called to the stand as an expert witness. It is also an excellent book for lawyers to give to the experts they work with to prepare for cases.
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978-0-87371-906-3 (9780873719063)
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Before Trial
Discovery in General
Depositions
Other Discovery Techniques
Failure to Cooperate in Discovery
Pre-Trial Conferences
The Rules of Evidence
Fundamental Concepts
Who is an Expert and When One Can Testify
The Form of Questions to an Expert
Tests, Experiments, and the Chain of Custody
Common Knowledge and Routine Practice
Real Evidence
Exhibits and Demonstrations
The Rule Against Hearsay
Hearsay Exceptions I-Introduction
Hearsay Exceptions II-Writings and Records
Hearsay Exceptions III-Printed Matter
Hearsay Exceptions IV-Miscellaneous
Best Evidence Rule
A Real Case
Suggestions and Hints for Expert Witnesses
Organizing Narrative Direct Testimony
Withstanding Cross Examination
Appendices
A Brief Note on Computer Evidence
Extracts from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in Numerical Order
Extracts from the Federal Rules of Evidence in Numerical Order
Table of Cases
Index
