COURSE NUMBER & NAME: 221 Evidence

CREDIT HOURS: Four (4) REQUIRED: yes ELECTIVE: no

PREREQUISITES (Required): NONE

PREREQUISITES (Advised): NONE

WHEN OFFERED:

SUBSTANTIVE COVERAGE AND OBJECTIVES OF COURSE:

Considers the presentation of and admissibility of factual information in the trial of a case: including the determination of relevance; proof of writings and other real evidence; qualification, examination and impeachment of witnesses; privileges; opinion testimony; and the application of the hearsay rule. Emphasis is on the Federal Rules of Evidence.

RELATION TO OTHER OFFERINGS IN CURRICULUM:

RELATION TO BAR EXAM SUBJECTS:

Multistate subject.

RELATION TO CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Required for University of Memphis J.D. degree.