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" Represent yourself in court : "
by Paul Bergman & Sara J. Berman ; cartoons by Mike Twohy
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BL
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697243
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b519432
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| Main Entry
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Bergman, Paul,1943-
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| Title & Author
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Represent yourself in court : : how to prepare try a winning case /\ by Paul Bergman Sara J. Berman ; cartoons by Mike Twohy
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| Edition Statement
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7th ed
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| Publication Statement
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Berkeley, Calif. :: Nolo,, 2010
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530 p. :: ill. ;; 26 cm
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| ISBN
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1413312691 (pbk.)
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: 9781413312690 (pbk.)
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| Notes
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Includes index
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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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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| 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
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Pro se representation-- United States, Popular works
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Trial practice-- United States, Popular works
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| Dewey Classification
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347.73/504
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KF8841.B47 2010
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KF8841.B47 2010
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Berman-Barrett, Sara J.,1964-
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