Frontmatter
Introduction. Scope of the Subject and Preliminary Distinctions
Introduction. General Theory and Procedure of Admissibility
General Theory of Relevancy
Introductory: General Theory of Circumstantial Evidence
Character or Disposition as Evidence of a Human Act
Physical Capacity, or Habit or Custom, and Design or Plan as Evidence of a Human Act
Opportunity, Alibi, Commission of Act by Other Person, Suicide
Retrospectant Evidence
Evidence to Prove Character or Disposition
Evidence to Prove Physical or Mental Capacity, Design, or Intent
Evidence to Prove Knowledge, Belief, or Consciousness
Conduct as Evidence
Other Offenses or Similar Acts, as Evidence of Knowledge, Design, or Intent
Evidence to Prove Habit, Status, Course of Business, or Custom
Evidence to Prove Emotion (Motive, Feeling, Passion)
Evidence to Prove Identity
Evidence to Prove Facts of External Inanimate Nature
Testimonial Evidence
Testimonial Qualifications
Mental Derangement
Mental Immaturity (Infancy)
Moral Depravity
Experiential Capacity
Interest as a Testimonial Qualification
Subtopic B. Marital Relationship as a Testimonial Disqualification
Testimonial Knowledge
Knowledge Required for Special Subjects
Testimonial Recollection
Testimonial Narration or Communication
Confessions of an Accused Person
Testimonial Impeachment.
Character, Mental Defects, Bias, etc., Used as General Qualities to Discredit
Evidencing Bias, Corruption, and Interest (by Conduct and Circumstances)
Evidencing Moral Character, Skill, Memory, Knowledge, etc. (by Particular Instances of Conduct)
Specific Error (Contradiction)
Self-Contradiction
Admissions.
Testimonial Rehabilitation (Supporting the Credit of an Impeached Witness)
Autoptic Proference (Real Evidence)
Rules of Auxiliary Probative Policy
Production of Documentary Originals
Rules of Testimonial Preference
Provisional Testimonial Preferences
Conclusive or Absolute Preferences
Analytic Rules: The Hearsay Rule
The Hearsay Rule Satisfied by Cross-Examination
The Hearsay Rule Satisfied by Confrontation
Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule (Introductory)
Dying Declarations
Statements of Facts Against Interest
Declarations About Family History (Pedigree)
Attestation of a Subscribing Witness
Regular Entries
Sundry Statements of Deceased Persons
Reputation
Official Statements
Sundry Exceptions
Statements of a Mental or Physical Condition
Spontaneous Exclamations (Res Gestae)
Hearsay Rule Not Applicable (Verbal Acts, Res Gestae, etc.)
Hearsay Rule as Applicable to Court Officers (Juror, Judge, Counsel, Interpreter)
Prophylactic Rules
Sequestration of Witnesses
Preliminary Notice, or Discovery, to the Opponent
Simplificative Rules
Rules to Avoid Confusion or Undue Prejudice
General Principle
Opinion Rule Applied to Sundry Topics
Opinion Rule as Applied to Testimony to Moral Character and Professional Skill
Opinion Rule as Applied to Handwriting Evidence
Synthetic (or Quantitative) Rules
Kinds of Witnesses Required
Verbal Completeness
Authentication of Documents
Rules of Absolute Exclusion
Testimonial Duty, in General
Privilege as to Attendance (Viatorial Privilege)
Sundry Privileged Topics
Privilege for Anti-Marital Facts (Husband or Wife Testifying Against the Other)
Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
Confidential Communications in General
Communications Between Attorney and Client
Communications Between Husband and Wife
Communications by and to Jurors
State Secrets and Official Documents
Communications Between Physician and Patient
Communications Between Priest and Penitent
Parol Evidence Rule
General Theory (Burden of Proof; Presumption)
Burdens and Presumptions in Specific Issues
To Whom Evidence Must Be Presented
Judicial Notice
Judicial Admissions
Federal Rules of Evidence Appendix
Table
Index.