Course Info
A comprehensive course in the law of evidence as applied in civil and criminal cases. Subjects include relevance, hearsay, judicial notice, privileges, examination of witnesses, expert and lay opinion testimony, and real, demonstrative, and scientific evidence. This course deals with both the practical applications and theoretical underpinnings of the Federal Rules of Evidence and common law precedents.
Instructor
Prof. Dale Nance is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law who teaches securities regulation, business associations, and law, theory and practice in financial markets.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbook
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Evidence Law, a Student's Guide to the Law of Evidence As Applied in American Trials
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Call Number: KF8935.P368 2022ISBN: 9781636591261Publication Date: 2022-03-16Available for the first 2 weeks of classes at eproducts.westacademic.com.
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Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Study Aids Research Guide.
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Acing Evidence
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ISBN: 9781647081102Publication Date: 2021-01-11Available via West Academic Study Aids -
Black Letter Outline on Evidence
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ISBN: 9781647082284Publication Date: 2020-12-14Available via West Academic Study Aids -
Emanuel Law Outlines for Evidence
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ISBN: 9781454895275Publication Date: 2018-01-17Available via Aspen Learning Library. -
Evidence in a Nutshell
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ISBN: 9781647085681Publication Date: 2021-11-08Available via West Academic Study Aids -
Examples and Explanations for Evidence
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ISBN: 9798889060796Publication Date: 2023-04-18Available via Aspen Learning Library. -
Federal Rules of Evidence in a Nutshell
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ISBN: 9781684676859Publication Date: 2020-10-22Available via West Academic Study Aids -
The Glannon Guide to Evidence: Learning Evidence Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis
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ISBN: 9798886140644Publication Date: 2022-12-15Available via Aspen Learning Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Audio Guides
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Sum and Substance Audio on Evidence
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Publication Date: 2017Available via West Academic Study Aids -
Law School Legends Audio on Evidence
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Publication Date: 2019Available via West Academic Study Aids -
SaraJean's Favorite "Evidence" Fiction
"Evidence" Fiction
SaraJean, the creator of this libguide, graduated from CWRU Law School in 2017. Here are some of her some of her favorite fiction works with themes related to evidence law.
