Outline of evidence law in the United States
Evidence law in the United States explains which facts and documents can be used in court and how they are presented. It covers common trial disputes about admissibility, reliability, and how witnesses testify. A core idea is privilege—confidential communications that cannot be used as evidence, such as between a lawyer and client.
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