Course Memo

A study of the rules governing the introduction of evidence in civil and criminal court proceedings. The course will give students a fundamental background in those rules as they are used in practice, including relevance, character evidence, impeachment, hearsay and its exceptions, the confrontation clause, expert testimony, foundation and authentication, and privileges. Students will also gain an understanding of the policy behind the use of evidence rules to promote the just administration of the laws.

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