【Table of Contents】

Chapter I Introduction: The Concept of Evidence

Chapter II Preliminary Matters

A. Alternatives To Formal Proof

B. Types of Formal Proof

C. Basic Conditions of Admissibility

D. Preliminary Questions of Fact: The Role of Judge and Jury

E. Authentication of Documents-Electronic Evidence

Chapter III The Examination Of Witnesses

A. Testimonial Competence

B. Interrogation of Witnesses

C. Reliance On Inadmissible Data

D. Impeachment, Cross-Examination, and Related Problems

Chapter IV Relevancy Refined

A. Mathematical Proof

B. Substantive Character Evidence

C. Other Examples of Legal Relevance

Chapter V The Hearsay Rules

A. The Rule Against Hearsay

B. Rationale for The Rule

C. Defining Hearsay-Basic Concepts

D. The Application of Basic Concepts

E. Conduct and Implied Statements

F. Defining The Hearsay Declarant

G. Non-Hearsay Statements Admissible For Their Truth

H. Exceptions To The Rule Against Hearsay

I. Confrontation and Hearsay

Chapter VI Privileges

A. Introduction

B. The Executive Privileges

C. The Attorney-Client Privilege

D. The Privilege For Marital Communications

E. The Physician-Patient Privilege

F. The Priest-Penitent Privilege

G. The Newsgather's Privilege

Chapter Vii Burdens and Presumptions