Title: Represent yourself in court : how to prepare and try a winning case /
Authors: Bergman, Paul, 1943-; Berman, Sara J., 1964-; Randolph, Mary.; Warner, Ralph
Publisher: Nolo Press,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Pro se representation United States Popular works.
Abstract: Offers advice with step-by-step examples on how to act as your own counsel in a variety of courtroom situations such as divorce, landlord/tenant, contract and business disputes, civil lawsuits, and personal injury cases.
Contents: Going it alone in court -- The courthouse and the courtroom -- Starting your case -- Investigating your case -- Settlement -- Pre-trial hearings and motions -- What you need to prove at trial: the plaintiff's perspective -- What you need to prove at trial: the defendant's perspective -- Selecting the decision-maker -- Opening statement -- Direct examination -- Cross-examination -- Closing argument -- Exhibits -- Basic rules of evidence -- Making and responding to objections -- Organizing a trial notebook -- Expert witnesses -- When your trial ends: judgments & appeals -- Representing yourself in divorce court -- Getting help from attorneys: hiring a legal coach -- Legal research.