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Chapter I Introduction: The Concept of Evidence Chapter II Preliminary Matters A. Alternatives To Formal Proof B. Types of Formal Proof C. Basic Conditions of Admissibility D. Preliminary Questions of Fact: The Role of Judge and Jury E. Authentication of Documents-Electronic Evidence Chapter III The Examination Of Witnesses A. Testimonial Competence B. Interrogation of Witnesses C. Reliance On Inadmissible Data D. Impeachment, Cross-Examination, and Related Problems Chapter IV Relevancy Refined A. Mathematical Proof B. Substantive Character Evidence C. Other Examples of Legal Relevance Chapter V The Hearsay Rules A. The Rule Against Hearsay B. Rationale for The Rule C. Defining Hearsay-Basic Concepts D. The Application of Basic Concepts E. Conduct and Implied Statements F. Defining The Hearsay Declarant G. Non-Hearsay Statements Admissible For Their Truth H. Exceptions To The Rule Against Hearsay I. Confrontation and Hearsay Chapter VI Privileges A. Introduction B. The Executive Privileges C. The Attorney-Client Privilege D. The Privilege For Marital Communications E. The Physician-Patient Privilege F. The Priest-Penitent Privilege G. The Newsgather's Privilege Chapter Vii Burdens and Presumptions