The structure of the trial -- Relevance and the exclusion of relevant information -- Competency of lay witnesses -- Direct examination -- Hearsay -- Authentication and identification -- The original writing (best evidence) rule -- Opinions and expert testimony -- Character, habit and routine practice -- Real and demonstrative evidence, experiments and views -- Cross-examination, impeachment and refutation -- Relevant evidence and social policy -- Privileges -- Burden of proof and presumptions -- Judicial notice -- Judge and jury participation -- Rulings on admissibility -- Objective review questions.