A study of the rules of evidence developed by courts and by legislatures. Topics include competency, examination of witnesses, privilege, relevancy, expert testimony, hearsay rule and its exceptions, judicial notice, and presumptions. There is also some study of the NCAA regulation of collegiate athletics. The study of civil wrongs for which the common law provides a remedy in the form of an action for damages. Focus on trial tactics and techniques.
All students participate as counsel and perform the assignments.
All phases of an actual trial are examined, including direct and cross-examination, and opening and closing arguments. Florida State University College of Law and other copyrights . All rights reserved.