A unique practice tool for civil practitioners, providing substantive and procedural guidance to the evidentiary issues encountered throughout the trial process.

Covers alternative actions before and during trial, jury selection, motions and objections relating to direct and cross-examination, and much more. Relying on the California Evidence Code and Code of Civil Procedure, related California code sections, rules of court and relevant cases, the guide features:

•   Scripts on what to say in court - opening statements, motions, objections, responses, arguments, and closing arguments

•   Scripts for oral depositions

•   Direct quotes of relevant statutes

•   Case summaries with direct quotes

•   Master checklists for determining when to make various motions - pointing out potential problems with specific evidence, and listing the foundational requirements for admissions of specific kinds of evidence

•   Practice points

•   Checklists and organizational aids to help in trial preparation

The Trial Guide consists of seven office books and a trial book.

First published in 1986.