With coverage of more than 400 topics,
Trial Handbook for Louisiana Lawyers answers your questions on trial procedure and evidence in both civil and criminal cases. Each chapter provides library references for further research. Included throughout the text are citations to Louisiana statutes, court rules, and cases, as well as supporting federal authority where applicable. Topics covered include:
- Motions during trial, default, and dismissal
- Class actions
- Contempt of court
- Selection of jury
- Opening statements
- Order of proof
- Burden of proof
- Proof of facts
- Witnesses, impeachment of witnesses, and examination of witnesses
- Dead Man's Act
- Cross-examination
- Redirect and recross examination
- Privileged communications
- Judicial notice
- Presumptions
- Real and demonstrative evidence
- Documentary evidence, opinion evidence, and hearsay evidence
- Objections to evidence
- Mistrial
- Directed verdicts
- Closing arguments
- Instructions
- Conduct of jury
- Verdict and judgment
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