This classic book—one of the most widely quoted legal texts of the last quarter century—is the best way to research evidence issues before a hearing, deposition, or trial. Published jointly with the California Judges Association.

• Practice-oriented analyses of evidentiary issues, consistent with the Jefferson tradition
• Hearsay rule and exceptions
• Relevancy
• Determining preliminary facts
• Competency, examination, and credibility of witnesses
• Opinion testimony
• Writings and electronic evidence
• Evidence affected or excluded by extrinsic policies
• Privileges
• Burdens of proof; presumptions
• Judicial notice