This casebook offers a comprehensive, problem-focused approach to the study of evidence law, structured around the Federal Rules of Evidence. It provides thorough coverage of every rule, alongside discussions of key state rules that diverge significantly from federal standards, encouraging exploration of the policies underlying the rules.

Key Features:

• Approximately 120 detailed problems designed to deepen understanding of the rules and their nuances.
• Inclusion of selected state evidence rules to foster policy-oriented class discussions.
• Emphasis on both theoretical and practical aspects of evidence law, preparing students for real-world application.

Updates in the Fifth Edition:

• Incorporates all amendments to the Federal Rules of Evidence through December 2024, including changes to Rules 106, 404(b), 613(b), 615, 702, 801(d)(2), 804(b)(3), 807, and 1006, as well as the introduction of Rule 107 addressing illustrative aids.
• Features edited versions of recent Supreme Court decisions related to evidence law and the Confrontation Clause, such as Diaz v. United States and Smith v. Arizona.
• Adds new sections on illustrative evidence, legislative privilege, evidence of immigration status, and apology evidence.
• Introduces fresh cases to keep fact patterns current and engaging for both students and instructors.

Designed to build on the strengths of earlier editions, this updated text ensures students are equipped with a solid foundation in evidence law, while keeping pace with recent developments and evolving legal standards.

Evidence: A Problem-Based and Comparative Approach Fifth Edition 9781531017545