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Product Identifiers

PublisherNolo

ISBN-101413303692

ISBN-139781413303698

eBay Product ID (ePID)46865670

Product Key Features

Edition5

Book TitleRepresent Yourself in Court : How to Prepare and Try a Winning Case

Number of Pages510 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicTrial Practice, General, Small Business, Courts

Publication Year2005

IllustratorTwohy, Mike, Yes

FeaturesRevised

GenreLaw, Business & Economics

AuthorPaul. Bergman, Sara J. Berman-Barrett

Book SeriesRepresent Yourself in Court Ser.

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight39 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-054724

ReviewsHere's the low-down on how to handle a civil court case from start to finish. Readers learn how to: analyze the legitimacy of a case, make an opening statement, line up persuasive witnesses, present testimony in court, cross-examine opponents, pick a jury. For people dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business scrape or any of the dozens of other possible legal muddles, this book points the way through the complex court system. Includes a chapter dealing with the specifics of handling a divorce, child custody or child support action.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal347.73/504

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisRepresent Yourself in Court provides the legal lowdown on how to handle a civil court case from start to finish. Readers learn how to: - analyze whether they have a case - make an opening statement - line up persuasive witnesses - present testimony in court - cross-examine opponents - pick a jury For people dealing with a personal injury claim, a landlord-tenant dispute, a small business scrape or any of the dozens of other possible legal muddles, this book points the way through the complex court system in any state. The 5th edition is completely updated to provide the latest rules and court procedures., Many disputes are too big for small claims court, but too small to justify a lawyer's contingency fee. Fortunately, with the help of this book, you can handle your own case-from start to finish. Represent Yourself in Court breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer-safely and efficiently. You'll learn what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury. Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you can be heard and taken seriously in any courtroom. Better yet, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without having to pay a lawyer's ransom. The 5th edition is completely updated to include the latest rules and court procedures and more sample documents to help guide you through your case. Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit. Book jacket., Providing the legal lowdown on how to handle a civil court case from start to finish, this guide instructs readers on how to successfully represent themselves during a legal case. Now completely updated to provide the latest rules and court procedures.

LC Classification NumberKF8841.B47 2005