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  2. Federal Rules of Evidence - Wikipedia

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    On December 1, 2011, the restyled Federal Rules of Evidence became effective. [13] Since the early 2000s, an effort had been underway to restyle the Federal Rules of Evidence as well as other federal court rules (e.g. the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). According to a statement by the advisory committee that had drafted the restyled rules ...

  3. Outline of evidence law in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to evidence law in the United States: Evidence law in the United States – sets forth the areas of contention that generally arise in the presentation of evidence in trial proceedings in the U.S.

  4. Evidence (law) - Wikipedia

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    These rules determine what evidence must or must not be considered by the trier of fact in reaching its decision. The trier of fact is a judge in bench trials, or the jury in any cases involving a jury. [1] The law of evidence is also concerned with the quantum (amount), quality, and type of proof needed to prevail in litigation.

  5. Trial court - Wikipedia

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    A trial court or court of first instance is a court having original jurisdiction, in which trials take place. Appeals from the decisions of trial courts are usually heard by higher courts with the power of appellate review (appellate courts). Most appellate courts do not have the authority to hear testimony or take evidence, but instead rule ...

  6. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Wikipedia

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    These rules were abrogated in 1967 when they were superseded by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, a separate set of rules specifically governing the Courts of Appeals. Rule 71.1 deals with procedure in condemnation actions.

  7. Hearsay in United States law - Wikipedia

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    Hearsay is testimony from a witness under oath who is reciting an out-of-court statement that is being offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. The Federal Rules of Evidence prohibit introducing hearsay statements during applicable federal court proceedings, unless one of nearly thirty exemptions or exceptions applies. [1]

  8. Blank pad rule - Wikipedia

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    The blank pad rule is an American term for the legal doctrine and metaphor in common law that requires a tribunal to base its decision solely upon evidence established at trial. [1] In the United States , the Supreme Court has established that in order for a trial to be fair and impartial, a "jury's verdict [must] be based on evidence received ...

  9. Offer of proof - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] In jury trials, offers of proof may be made outside the hearing of the jury. A party may request a motion in limine (Latin: "at the threshold") made before the start of a trial requesting that the judge rule that certain evidence may, or may not, be introduced to the jury in a trial. Once the trial has begun such motions are made out of ...