Handbook of Pennsylvania EvidenceWolters Kluwer, 2001 M01 1 - 720 pages In addition To The analysis of statutes and common law, The book contains the text of the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence. Handbook of Pennsylvania Evidence distills the vast body of evidentiary guidelines into a concise statement of the law in a form readily accessible to judges, lawyers and other professionals who must be aware of and adhere to these complex evidence rules. Organized for easy access, this convenient volume provides answers to evidentiary questions in a handy, easy-to-research format. it identifies the sources For The new rules, compares the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence To The Federal Rules, and explains the differences and similarities. |
Contents
GENERAL PROVISIONS | 1 |
Statements | 31 |
JUDICIAL NOTICE | 35 |
4 Times Dates and Days | 42 |
PRESUMPTIONS | 49 |
4 Beyond a Reasonable Doubt | 58 |
86 | 61 |
Specific Presumptions in Civil Practice | 70 |
OPINIONS and EXPERT | 341 |
Expert Opinion | 375 |
HEARSAY | 387 |
H Ancient Documents and Family History | 447 |
B Pa R E 803 12Prior Witness | 480 |
Death | 499 |
AUTHENTICATION | 521 |
B Official Publications Newspapers | 543 |
D Presumptions in Criminal Cases | 86 |
RELEVANCY and ITS LIMITS | 91 |
4 03 | 104 |
Related Statements | 146 |
PRIVILEGES | 163 |
WITNESSES | 235 |
CONTENTS of WRITINGS | 549 |
APPENDIX PENNSYLVANIA RULES | 577 |
Table of Cases | 687 |
Index | 711 |
Common terms and phrases
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