New York Objections

Winning at trial means getting your evidence in and keeping the opposition's evidence out - or at least minimizing its impact. Most evidentiary rulings are within the judge's discretion, and are made in seconds. Bad rulings are almost never reversible. In sum, victory goes to the lawyer who can prevail on the big objections in the heat of battle. The key is knowing why, when and how to object and how to respond - at a moment's notice - with supporting authority at your fingertips. That's where Justice Freedman's New York Objections comes in. Like no other resource, New York Objections uses a courtroom-friendly format to cover more than 100 trial objections with clear, concise explanations, practice tips, and cautions - plus the rules, statutes, and cases that comprise and construe New York's rules of evidence. Model language for more than 100 objections. Use the language provided - or tailor it to fit your specific situation. You can turn to the model language you need in seconds. Comments: Justice Freedman comments on each objection. She explains the practical application, scope, and purpose of the governing rules. And she describes the circumstances in which each objection is proper and most effective. Practice Tips and Cautions: Justice Freedman provides ample practice tips and cautions, alerting you to common mistakes and important strategies. And the book's format makes them easy to spot.