The Art of Cross-Examination by Francis L. Wellman
"The Art of Cross-Examination" by Francis L. Wellman is a legal text first published in 1903. This classic guide teaches trial attorneys how to cross-examine witnesses effectively, drawing from celebrated cases and legendary lawyers including Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Cardozo. Wellman explores techniques for questioning perjured witnesses and experts, the psychology of testimony, and the dangers facing cross-examiners. Through dramatic courtroom battles involving the Vanderbilts and other prominent figures, the book reveals
how skilled attorneys use wit, charm, and strategic questioning to uncover truth and sway juries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wellman, Francis L. (Francis Lewis), 1854-1942 |
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| LoC No. | 04027133 |
| Title |
The Art of Cross-Examination With the Cross-Examinations of Important Witnesses in Some Celebrated Cases |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Art_of_Cross-Examination |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States |
| Subject | Cross-examination -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40781 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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