Publisher's Synopsis
Texas Trial Procedure and Evidence is a single indispensable resource for trial lawyers in Texas state civil court. Since trials invariably involve issues of both procedure and evidence, the Trial Manual provides:the procedure and evidence rules and case law needed throughout trial in an easy-to-use formatincludes predicates for the admission of exhibitswording and authority for key objectionsforms for the various motions and requests that arise during trialTexas Trial Procedure and Evidence addresses the common issues that arise throughout the various phases of trial, starting with final pretrial hearings, progressing through jury selection, opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, the court charge conference, closing arguments, deliberations, verdict, post-trial motions, judgment and post-judgment motions in the trial court. The special rules governing bench trials, expedited trials and justice court trials are covered.Quick-reference guide to Texas evidentiary predicatesQuick-reference guide to Texas evidentiary trial objectionsQuick-reference guide to Texas trial motions and requestsTexas Rules of Civil ProcedureTexas Rules of Evidence Evidence coverage includes:· Relevance issues, including unfair prejudice, and character and habit evidence· Privileges· Witness competency and witness credibility issues· Opinion testimony, including expert relevance and reliability issues and lay opinion testimony· Hearsay, hearsay exclusions, and hearsay exceptions· Authentication and offer of documentary evidence· Best evidence rule· Judicial notice of law and of fact.
