Science and techniques, third edition is an extensive revision and reorganization of pozner and dodds classic work, written to meet the needs of todays trial attorneys. It can be your best friend or your worst enemy if handled incorrectly. Introduction crossexamination is a weapon, an effective weapon if handled correctly and a dangerous weapon if not. Pozner and dodds signature techniques and methodologies, which have. Who what when where how why questions that begin with any of the above are open ended and. While interesting, these older volumes just dont approach the subject as if it is a teachable or learnable skillset. Science and techniques, third edition brings new views on pozner and dodds signature techniques and methods with known formats and. The second edition offers deeper analysis of crossexamination methods, with more integration and interrelationship of techniques and principles. There is an element of risktaking in every crossexamination. In discussing the methods to employ when crossexamining a witness, let us imagine. Pozner and dodds signature techniques and methodologies, which have brought them acclaim as the nations leading experts on crossexamination, are illustrated with numerous new examples added specifically.
Like a weapon, it must be treated with respect and understanding. Wellman 1908 and notable crossexaminations by e w fordham 1951 fall into this category. First, do no harm to your clients case on crossexamination. Remember, crossexamination is a controlled exercise. Do not ask a question to which you do not know the answer. The deposition, a simulation with commentary american bar association national institute, saturday, october 7, 1978, radisson south hotel, minneapolis.
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