California judges benchbook
Subtitle: Civil proceedings--trial
By: Curtis M. Karplus, editor and coauthor; Patricia Knighten, coauthor
Contributors: Karplus, Curtis M., editor and coauthor; Knighten, Patricia, author; California Center for Judicial Education and Research
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Administrative Office of the Courts, Education Division/Center for Judicial Education and Research
Published: 2010
Place of publication: San Francisco, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780314946188; 9780314946195
Subjects: Trials; Civil procedure; Judges; Handbooks, manuals
Other titles: Civil proceedings--trial; Trial; California judges benchbook. Civil proceedings--trial
Description: "This hardcover benchbook guides you through civil trial proceedings, including voir dire, the examination of witnesses, the introduction of evidence, and argument. Offers an insider's view, as it focuses on the judge's role during a civil trial and provides perspective on how judges manage the courtroom. Written by judges for judges, it offers guidelines and checklists that a judge will follow when considering your trial motions or motions from opposing counsel. Analyzes the procedural elements common to all motions, and illustrates how to maximize chances for a favorable rulings. Highlights situations in which judicial practices may differ, and explains alternatives."--Publisher description.
Notes: "Kept current by an annual cumulative softcover Update"--Preface.

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. Preparing to handle civil trials; title: Trial without jury; title: Trial management conference; title: Demanding, selecting and preinstructing jury; title: Controlling and conducting trial; title: Introduction of discovered material; title: Exhibits and demonstrative evidence; title: Witnesses; title: Selected motions during trial. v. 2 . Mistrials; title: Contempt; sanctions; title: Argument; title: Instructing the jury; title: Jury deliberations and conduct; title: Verdicts; title: Judgement; title: Trial de novo on appeal.