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Book

Represent yourself in court : how to prepare & try a winning case

Call Number

  • 340 B499 2010 (CEN)

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Edition

7th ed.

Publication Information

Berkeley, Calif. : Nolo, 2010.

Physical Description

530 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Summary

"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.

Contents

  • Going it alone in court
  • The courthouse and the courtroom
  • Starting your case
  • Pretrial procedures
  • Investigating your case
  • Settlement
  • Pretrial motions
  • Proving your case at trial: the plaintiff's perspective
  • Proving your case 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 and appeals
  • Representing yourself in family court
  • Representing yourself in bankruptcy court
  • Help beyond the book: people, places, and publications.

Subjects

Added Authors

Sara J Berman