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Texas Trial Procedure and Evidence is a single indispensable resource for trial lawyers in Texas state civil court. Since trials invariably involve issues of both procedure and evidence, the Trial Manual provides:
the procedure and evidence rules and case law needed throughout trial in an easy-to-use format
includes predicates for the admission of exhibits
wording and authority for key objections
forms for the various motions and requests that arise during trialTexas Trial Procedure and Evidence addresses the common issues that arise throughout the various phases of trial, starting with final pretrial hearings, progressing through jury selection, opening statements, direct examinations, cross examinations, the court charge conference, closing arguments, deliberations, verdict, post-trial motions, judgment and post-judgment motions in the trial court. The special rules governing bench trials, expedited trials and justice court trials are covered.
Quick-reference guide to Texas evidentiary predicates
Quick-reference guide to Texas evidentiary trial objections
Quick-reference guide to Texas trial motions and requests
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Texas Rules of Evidence Evidence coverage includes:
Relevance issues, including unfair prejudice, and character and habit evidence
Privileges
Witness competency and witness credibility issues
Opinion testimony, including expert relevance and reliability issues and lay opinion testimony
Hearsay, hearsay exclusions, and hearsay exceptions
