by Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman ; cartoons by Mike Twohy
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
7th ed
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Berkeley, Calif. :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Nolo,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2010
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
530 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill. ;
Dimensions
26 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Going it alone in court -- The courthouse and the courtroom -- Starting your case -- Pretrial procedures -- Investigating your case -- Settlement -- Pretrial motions -- Proving your case at trial: the plaintiff's perspective -- Proving your case at trial: the defendant's perspective -- Selecting the decision maker -- Opening statement -- Direct examination -- Cross-examination -- Closing argument -- Exhibits -- Basic rules of evidence -- Making and responding to objections -- Organizing a trial notebook -- Expert witnesses -- When your trial ends: judgments and appeals -- Representing yourself in family court -- Representing yourself in bankruptcy court -- Help beyond the book: people, places, and publications
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"From preparing paperwork to making persuasive arguments to collecting a judgment once the case is over, readers will learn to represent themselves in all lawsuits. Updated information includes e-discovery rules and fax filing procedures, enhanced material on court assistance for pro per litigants, and advice on self-representation for bankruptcy"--Provided by publisher
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Pro se representation-- United States, Popular works