Course Information

603 X - Evidence

Professor: Ric Simmons
Credits: 4
Semester: 2009 Winter
Second Writing? No
Seminar? No
Professional Responsibility? No

This course surveys the law of evidence. Students develop a facility with major evidentiary rules and concepts, based on a study of the Federal Rules of Evidence. Concepts covered include relevance, the use of character and scientific evidence, the definition and use of hearsay, the use of real and demonstrative evidence, the proper method of impeaching witnesses, foundation and authentication requirements, and the law of privileges. The class is taught primarily through the problem method.

• EXAM
• SECOND-YEAR PRIORITY COURSE

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