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Article
Narrative Implications of Evidentiary Rules
Journal Articles
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2011
Disciplines
Journal Title Abbreviation
Quinnipiac L. Rev.
Abstract
Advocates are increasingly conscious of courtroom disputes as forms of story-battles, in which the parties present competing narratives. But the rules of evidence -- determining which facts can be incorporated into the presentation of the parties' stories -- can also often best be understood from a narrative point of view. This paper examines narrative features underlying evidentiary rules dealing with leading questions, "speaking objections," and hearsay.
Citation Information
29 Quinnipiac L. Rev. 971 2011