{"product_id":"cross-examination-a-primer-for-the-family-lawyer-9781634255653","title":"Cross Examination: A Primer for the Family Lawyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Stephen Gassman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: American Bar Association\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Civil Procedure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn direct examination, you are directing the witness, with the witness being permitted to answer in narrative form. In cross examination, you are leading the witness, with the goal of the witness giving a monosyllabic answer of \"yes\" or \"no.\" Stated otherwise, direct examination builds, while cross examination leads. If performed correctly, in direct examination, you guide the witness; in cross examination, you control the witness. Because of this, the lawyer's skill at cross examination is essential to persuade the judge of your position. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLooking at cross examination as a communication and persuasion contest involving the lawyer, the witness, and the trier of fact, this logical, clearly presented book explains how effective cross examination skills can advance your cause while also weakening the position taken by the opposing side. Topics include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe commandments of cross examination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e to cross examine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples of primacy and regency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModes of impeachment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTypes of cross examination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVerbal and body language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdversarial parties as witnesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollateral evidence rule\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe \"I don't remember,\" \"I don't know\" witness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClosing the escape hatch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing your witness for the cross examination\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDealing with objections\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCross examining experts, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46457847709847,"sku":"9781634255653","price":9734.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781634255653.webp?v=1769183309","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/cross-examination-a-primer-for-the-family-lawyer-9781634255653","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}