Developments in Fifth Circuit Evidence Law: 2009-2010

Date

2010

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Publisher

Texas Tech Law Review

Abstract

Features a number of interesting developments with respect to federal evidence practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, as well as a number of subtle changes to evidence standards from 2009-2010.

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Evidence and the Confrontation Clause, Substantive state law that expressly bars extrinsic evidence, Texas's products liability laws' effect on evidence, Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 403, Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 404, Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 407: Subsequent remedial measures evidence, Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 408: Settlement communications, Federal Rules of Evidence Rule 410, Expert opinion testimony, Hearsay, Improper argument at closing

Citation

Richard A. Howell and Luke Gilman, Developments in Fifth Circuit Evidence Law: 2009-2010, 43 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 939 (2010-2011)