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Rules of evidence are, as the name indicates, the rules by which a court determines what evidence is admissible at trial. In the U.S., federal courts follow the Federal Rules of Evidence, while state courts generally follow their own rules. In establishing what evidence is admissible, many rules of evidence concentrate first on the relevancy of offered evidence. Rules of evidence also allocate among the parties the burden of producing evidence and the burden of persuading the court. The Federal Rules of Evidence also address the admissibility of hearsay, and oral testimony.
Federal Rules of Evidence in a Nutshell
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The Nutshell, reflecting the Federal Rules of Evidence as restyled and amended up to and including December 1, 2024, contains a crisp, clear, concise, and complete explanation of each Federal Rule of Evidence designed to prepare every student for the course final, the multistate bar examination, and most significantly a successful litigation practice career. The United States Supreme Court's controversial testimonial/nontestimonial interpretation of the Confrontation Clause developed in Crawford and progeny is thoroughly analyzed as well. With respect to the definition of hearsay, the not hearsay definition, the most commonly encountered hearsay exceptions, expert witnesses, and character evidence even more exhaustive treatment is provided. Concrete illustrations are presented throughout.
Evidence in a Nutshell
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Federal Rules of Evidence Handbook, 2020-21 Edition
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This handbook includes the text of the Federal Rules of Evidence, including amendments in effect December 1, 2020 (absent Congressional action). The handbook also includes selected legislative history and the Advisory Committee Notes to the Rules and to the amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence. A final section includes Proposed Federal Rules of Evidence Relating to Privilege with Advisory Committee Notes.
