Represent yourself in court
Subtitle: how to prepare & try a winning case
By: by Paul Bergman & Sara Berman.
Contributors: Berman-Barrett, Sara J., 1964-
Edition: 7th ed.
Publisher: Nolo
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Berkeley, CA
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781413312690
Subjects: Trial practice -- United States -- Popular works; Pro se representation -- United States -- Popular works
Genres: Popular works
Description: "From preparing paperwork to making persuasive arguments to collecting a judgment once the case is over, readers will learn to represent themselves in all lawsuits. Updated information includes e-discovery rules and fax filing procedures, enhanced material on court assistance for pro per litigants, and advice on self-representation for bankruptcy"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Going it alone in court; title: The courthouse and the courtroom; title: Starting your case; title: Pretrial procedures; title: Investigating your case; title: Settlement; title: Pretrial motions; title: Proving your case at trial: the plaintiff's perspective; title: Proving your case at trial: the defendant's perspective; title: Selecting the decision maker; title: Opening statement; title: Direct examination; title: Cross-examination; title: Closing argument; title: Exhibits; title: Basic rules of evidence; title: Making and responding to objections; title: Organizing a trial notebook; title: Expert witnesses; title: When your trial ends: judgments and appeals; title: Representing yourself in divorce court; title: Representing yourself in bankruptcy court; title: Help beyond the book: people, places, and publications.