Florida Civil Trial Practice

Author: The Florida Bar (Author)

Florida Civil Trial Practice is a practitioner's guide to litigating civil cases in Florida that gives practical advice and information for each stage of the trial process.

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Print Book: 1 volume, hardbound 15th Edition
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In Stock ISBN: 9798341725508

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Florida Civil Trial Practice is the best place to begin your research or refresh your knowledge of trial practice, from the decision whether to seek jury trial, to orders and judgments. Successfully combining practical and reference information, this manual picks up where Florida Civil Practice Before Trial leaves off.

Experienced litigators share their knowledge and provide:

• Practical advice on making successful opening and closing statements
• Information on compelling attendance of, and examining, witnesses
• Tips on jury selection
• Guidance on getting evidence admitted
• Requirements for motions, orders, and judgments
• Numerous helpful forms and checklists

Highlights of the new Fifteenth Edition:

• Coverage of AI in practice and the latest legal technology updates
• Updates reflecting the 2024 amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• Case law updates through 2025
• Revised and expanded forms
• Updates to appellate and jury trial procedures
• Revisions to the Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration
• New notes on professionalism and ethics
• A checklist and practical guidance on electronically stored information (ESI)

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The previous edition's ISBN is 9781663377845.

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Chapter 1: The Trial Lawyer
Chapter 2: The Trial Court
Chapter 3: Trial By Court or By Jury
Chapter 4: Trial Notebook
Chapter 5: Compelling Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Evidence
Chapter 6: Making a Proper Record
Chapter 7: Jury Selection, Jury Concealment or Nondisclosure, and Juror Communications
Chapter 8: Opening Statement
Chapter 9: Exclusion of Witnesses and Limitations on Testimony
Chapter 10: Direct Examination
Chapter 11: Cross-Examination
Chapter 12: Expert Witnesses
Chapter 13: Documentary Evidence
Chapter 14: Demonstrative Evidence
Chapter 15: Motions
Chapter 16: Summation
Chapter 17: Jury Instructions and Verdicts
Chapter 18: Posttrial Motions
Chapter 19: Costs, Fees, and Interest
Chapter 20: Orders and Judgments

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