The Law of Evidence in Virginia
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Recognized as a leading authority on the law of evidence in Virginia, this thorough reference provides you with guidance through the process of collecting and using evidence at trial.
Its comprehensive scope of content includes coverage of important issues such as:
- Examination of witnesses
- Impeachment and support
- Character evidence
- Admission and exclusion of evidence
- Circumstantial evidence
- Scientific evidence
- Hearsay
The table of cases and index allow you to find what you need quickly and expand your research.
Don't be without this essential Virginia treatise as you analyze clients' issues and take them to trial.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Seventh Edition
Introduction
Ch. 1 Evidence in Virginia
Ch. 2 Admission and Exclusion of Evidence
Ch. 3 Judicial Notice
Ch. 4 Presumptions
Ch. 5 Burden of Proof
Ch. 6 Relevance
Ch. 7 Circumstantial Proof & Policy-Based Evidence Exclusion Rules
Ch. 8 Character Evidence
Ch. 9 Privilege
Ch. 10 Competency and Disqualification of Witnesses
Ch. 11 Examination of Witnesses
Ch. 12 Impeachment and Rehabilitation of Witnesses
Ch. 13 Lay Opinion and Expert Testimony
Ch. 14 Scientific Evidence
Ch. 15 Hearsay
Ch. 16 Foundations for Proof – Real and Illustrative Evidence
Ch. 17 Authentication of Writings
Ch. 18 Best and Secondary Evidence
Ch. 19 Parol Evidence Rule Appendix
A – Virginia Rules of Evidence Appendix
B – Source Notes Virginia Rules of Evidence
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index