Evidentiary Foundations

by Edward J. Imwinkelried

Covering all major evidentiary doctrines, the text provides a blueprint for introduction of evidence at trial. It enables the student to convert a sentence in the Federal Rules of Evidence into a line of questioning to be used at trial. A useful companion to a coursebook in Evidence or Trial Practice, Evidentiary Foundations enables the student to picture the manner in which the rules of evidence operate. After a brief narrative discussion, the book dissects each major evidentiary doctrine into a list of foundational elements. The book then sets out an illustrative foundation, establishing all the predicate elements. This foundation gives the student a more concrete understanding of the evidence rule to which the foundation relates. The Eighth Edition not only updates the narrative discussion with recent citations; even more importantly, the new edition also includes an analysis of the processes of laying foundations and introducing evidence in courtrooms with modern computer technology.

Genres: Law, Reference

Perfect Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Patrick O'Keefe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A review for other lawyers:
I'm a criminal prosecutor and was lent this book from another lawyer due to issues I was having eliciting hearsay testimony during a trial. I have since purchased the newest edition and found it incredibly helpful. It bridges the gap between "I know this is the law, but...” and, "this is how I get it done" during trial.

[Rick · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authoritative tome for helping litigators get evidence admitted in court. An essential read for the young litigator.