James Publishing: Illinois Trial Evidence

Illinois Trial Evidence

by Power Rogers & Smith, P.C.

Book Description

Illinois Trial Evidence has trial-tested tactical suggestions and insights, along with the latest cases and statutes for eighteen evidence categories. With this annually updated, briefcase-size book, you’ll have the best quick reference volume on the Illinois rules of evidence in civil and criminal courts. Illinois Trial Evidence brings you:

Rules. Each evidence rule is written in plain English and boldfaced to stand out from the rest of the text.
Tactics. A veteran practitioner gives you tips on problems you are likely to encounter, advice for the proponent as well as the opponent, points of procedure, guidelines for examining witnesses, protecting the record, persuading the court, and references to important cases.
Foundations. All the elements you must establish to lay a complete foundation with tips for spotting your opponent’s weaknesses are supplied, with examples and illustrations.
Key Cases. Names, citations and abbreviated descriptions of the facts and holdings of significant Illinois cases, with key words in boldface for quick reference.

Formatted and tabbed for quick courtroom reference, Illinois Trial Evidence helps you act fast to have your evidence admitted, avoid hearsay objections, establish foundations, authenticate written documents and more. You'll find current rulings on all evidence category.

Updated annually. ISBN 1-58012-008-3 Book price: $89.98

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Reviews

"I am impressed by the organization of the book as well as the content and instructive comments. Illinois Trial Evidence has found a permanent place on my bench."

J.T., Judge