Aspen Treatise for Evidence, Seventh Edition

Evidence Treatise - Now Updated and Revised! Evidence, Seventh Edition, offers a complete reference on evidence law, written at a level that makes it an accessible, indispensable resource for students, as well as for practicing lawyers, judges, government officials, and others. With text organized around the Federal Rules of Evidence and common-law coverage provided for issues that are not codified, this new edition is designed to be easy to understand. The Seventh Edition features straightforward explication of the rules, analysis of leading case law, and thorough coverage of both the Federal Rules and state evidence codes throughout. Anchored by the strong reputation of its authors, Evidence features helpful marginal headings, mini summaries of contents at the beginning of each chapter, generous footnotes, and useful case citations.  New to the Seventh Edition:  In-depth coverage of recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence, including Rules 106, 404(b), 613(b), 615, 702, 801(d), 804(b)(3), 807, and 1006  Analysis of new Rule 107 on illustrative aids  Insightful discussion of recent Supreme Court decisions, including Smith v. Arizona, Diaz v. United States, Samia v. United States, and Hemphill v. New York  Instructors and Students will benefit from:  Improved conceptual focus in the treatment of expert evidence, emphasizing principles that remain stable across evolving scientific fields. Streamlined and focused coverage that preserves all core evidentiary doctrines and rules.