Publisher's Synopsis
<p> In the eight years since the <b>Connecticut Code of Evidence</b> was adopted, the law of evidence has changed. Courts have decided many cases interpreting the Code and have developed the common law of evidence. The legislature has enacted a number of statutes affecting the law, and most recently, the Code itself has been amended. For a complete and balanced picture of all the law affecting the admission of evidence in Connecticut courts—from one of the most knowledgeable experts on the topic—there’s only one place to turn: <i><b> Tait’s Handbook of Connecticut Evidence, Fourth Edition.</b></i> </p> <p> Written by Colin C. Tait, widely regarded as the top authority on <b> Connecticut Evidence Law</b>, and the Hon. Eliot D. Prescott, a Superior Court judge and experienced trial and appellate attorney, this comprehensive treatise provides a complete restatement of the <b>Connecticut Law of Evidence</b> , drawing from the Code, case law, statutes, and court rules of practice. </p> <p> Known for its incisive analysis of the intricacies of the state’s evidence rules and unparalleled weight of authority, <i><b>Tait’s Handbook</b></i> was used as a basis for both the Code provisions and the Commentary, which means there’s no one more qualified than Professor Tait to provide analysis and practice strategies on vital issues like these: </p> <ul> <li> <b>Relevancy</b>—Examines logical relevance; fairness and efficiency; exclusionary rules based on public policy; the rule against character evidence and its exceptions; and other relevancy problems </li> <li> <b>Privileges</b>—Discusses all common law and statutory privileges, from attorney-client to marital and family, and miscellaneous privileges such as privileges of disabled persons. Includes timely discussion of the new privilege for health care professionals in treatment programs </li> <li> <b>Witnesses</b>—Examines approaches to competency with regard to spouses, children, and hypnotic recollection; direct and cross examination; expert testimony; improper questions and answers; credibility and impeachment; and reliability of identification evidence </li> <li> <b>Hearsay</b>—Offers exhaustive analysis of the Hearsay Rule and its exceptions as applied by the courts in Connecticut, including the medical treatment exception </li> <li> <b>Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony</b>—Explains the Porter analysis for expert scientific evidence </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
