ALABAMA EVIDENCE - 03 - In-depth discussion of evidentiary procedures

Oct 6, 2026

Alabama Evidence presents an in-depth examination of Alabama evidentiary rules, guiding readers through practical procedures for obtaining, offering, and objecting to evidence. The coverage includes competence, examination of witnesses, relevance and its limitations, privileges, impeachment, expert testimony, hearsay, and authentication and identification under Rules 901-903. It also addresses the Best Evidence Rule and the Parol Evidence Rule, real and demonstrative evidence, judicial notice, presumptions, and burdens of proof and persuasion, with comparisons to Federal law throughout.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages64

Reading Time2 h 41 min

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Table of Contents

Obtaining, Offering and Objecting to Evidence

Competence

Examination of Witnesses

Relevance and Limitations on the Admission of Relevant Evidence

Privileges

Impeachment

Expert Testimony

Hearsay

Authentication and Identification — Rules 901, 902, 903

Special Rules Relating to Writings: The Best Evidence Rule and the Parol Evidence Rule

Real and Demonstrative Evidence

Judicial Notice

Presumptions

Burdens of Proof and Persuasion

The Alabama ayer March 1988rIKS1ALABAMA BANK TheUnion BankTrust Department.YourHometownAdvantage. Want fast,officient service?Call our toll-free WATS1-800-241-3561 Wiliam A.Schroeder roceived his BA and J.Dfrom the Univorsity of Ilinois and his LL.M.fromHarvard Law School.Ho i6 a member of thoAmerican Bar Association.He taught Evidonce.Criminal Procedure and Trial Advocacy at theUnivorsity of Alabama from 1980 to 1984.Sincethen he has boen a Professor of Law at Southornilinois University SchoolofLaw whore he teachesEvidence and Criminal Procedure by William A.Schroeder,Jerome A.Hoffman andRichard Thigpen In this comprehensive examination of the rules of AlabamaEvidence,the authors present an in-depth discussion of all areasof evidentiary procedures from the relatively simple ways toobject to evidence through competence,privileges,relevance,impeachment,the best evidence rule and parol evidence.Manysections contain a discussion of Federal law and how it comparesto its Alabama counterpart.Case law is thoroughly citedthroughout the book.An excellent reference tool for both theinexperienced and veteran lawyer! About the Author ALABAMA EVIDENCE Jorome A.Hoffman recoivod both his BA and J.D.from the University of Nobraska.He i8-8member of tho Alabama State Bar Aisociationand the State Bar Association of California.Hehas been a member of the Alabama SupremeCourt's Advisory Committee on Civil Practice andProcedure sinco its creation in 1971.Ho i8currontly a Prolessor of Law at the University ofAlabama School of Law where he teachesEvidence and Civil Procedure | Buv Schroeder.Hoffman and Thiaden on Alabama Evidence and aet 30%OFF anv of
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FAQs

What topics are covered in Alabama Evidence?

The book covers competence, witness examination, relevance and its limits, privileges, impeachment, expert testimony, hearsay, and authentication and identification under Rules 901-903.

Does the book compare Alabama law with Federal law?

Many sections include a discussion of Federal law and how it compares to its Alabama counterpart, with case law cited throughout.

Which rules relating to writings are specifically addressed?

Special rules for writings include the Best Evidence Rule and the Parol Evidence Rule.

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