LAW 371 - Evidence

Institution:

Bay Path University

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Description:

Legal Studies 3 Credits This course examines the rules of evidence in both civil and criminal proceedings, focusing on the gathering of potential evidence and the presentation to a judicial tribunal of admissible evidence. Topics include relevancy, competency, impeachment, real and demonstrative evidence, best evidence (original writing), judicial notice, expert testimony, character evidence, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, privileged communications, admissions and confessions, and civil rights. Using federal and state rules of evidence, students will analyze and evaluate possible pieces of evidence and argue orally and in writing through dispositive motions, for inclusion or exclusion at trial. Requirements and Prerequsites LAW 103 Offered Fall Spring

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.baypath.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 565-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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