Kentucky Evidence Courtroom Manual

This convenient softbound manual is designed specifically for courtroom use and offers judges and practitioners many trial-tested features that not only provide fast, accurate answers to evidentiary questions, but also guide the user to the underlying authorities and secondary sources. The Kentucky Evidence Courtroom Manual provides current and complete coverage of the Kentucky Rules of Evidence plus: • Authors' Discussion that provides a concise but comprehensive overview of the Rule, authoritative guidance in interpreting the Rule, and pointers for applying the Rule in practice (in many chapters the Discussion contains special features such as Illustrations, Constitutional Considerations, Current Trends, and Ethical Considerations) • Illustrations demonstrating the proper handling of evidentiary issues during trial • Summaries of significant Kentucky and federal cases interpreting each Rule provide support for arguments and decisions required during the course of trial • Selected Kentucky Revised Statutes Annotated • References to additional Kentucky and federal authorities that provide a starting point for research • Comparison of the Kentucky and Federal Rules of Evidence • An appendix containing the Commentary of the Study Committee for the Kentucky Rules of Evidence (also referred to as the Official Commentary or the Kentucky Rules Advisory Committee Commentary)