Represent yourself in court: prepare & try a winning civil case.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bergman, Paul, author.

Berman, Sara J., 1964- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Trial practice.

Pro se representation--United States.

Pro se representation.

Civil procedure.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (600 p.)

Edition:

11th ed.

Other Title:

Represent Yourself in Court

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, California: Nolo, 2022.

Summary:

How to prepare and present a winning civil court caseMany disputes are too big for small claims court but too small to justify a lawyer's fee. Fortunately, if you're willing to learn the courtroom ropes, you can successfully handle your own case from start to finish.Represent Yourself in Court breaks the pretrial and trial process down into easy-to-understand steps. Armed with these clear and thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to:draft and file court papersget help from an attorney or legal coachobtain and prepare your evidence, including social media postingshandle depositionsline up, prepare, and examine witnessespresent an opening statementmake and respond to objectionspick a jury if necessary, anddeal with the court clerk and judgeWhether you're a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you handle a bankruptcy, divorce, landlord-tenant dispute, breach of contract case, small business dispute--or any other civil lawsuit.The new edition includes information and tips on participating in a court hearing via Zoom.

Contents:

1. Going It Alone in Court 2. The Courthouse and the Courtroom 3. Starting Your Case 4. Pretrial Procedures 5. Investigating Your Case 6. Settlement 7. Pretrial Motions 8. Proving Your Case at Trial: The Plaintiff's Perspective 9. Proving Your Case at Trial: The Defendant's Perspective 10. Selecting the Decision Maker 11. Opening Statement 12. Direct Examination 13. Cross-Examination 14. Closing Argument 15. Exhibits 16. Basic Rules of Evidence 17. Making and Responding to Objections 18. Organizing a Trial Notebook 19. Expert Witnesses 20. When Your Trial Ends: Judgments and Appeals 21. Representing Yourself in Family Court 22. Representing Yourself in Bankruptcy Court 23. Help Beyond the Book: Websites, People, Places, and Publications Glossary Index Book Registration Additional Small Claims Court & Lawsuits Resources at Nolo

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages) and index.

ISBN:

9781413329940

1413329942