CHAPTER 1
Scope, Purpose, and Rulings on Evidence—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 101–106
Introduction; Scope – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 101; Purpose and Construction – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 102; Rulings on Evidence – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 103; Preliminary Questions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 104; Limited Admissibility – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 105; Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 106
– Honorable Diane B. Bratvold

CHAPTER 2
Judicial Notice and Presumptions—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 201 and 301
Introduction; Judicial Notice – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 201; Presumptions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 301
– Scott M. Rusert & Brandie Morgenroth 

CHAPTER 3
Relevance and Exclusionary Rule—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 401–403
Introduction; “Relevant Evidence” Defined – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 401; Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 402; Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 403
– Joshua R. Larson

CHAPTER 4
Relevancy of Character Evidence and Other Rules for Specialized Relevancy—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 404–412
Introduction; Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct, Exceptions, Other Crimes – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 404; Methods of Proving Character – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 405; Habit; Routine Practice – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 406; Subsequent Remedial Measures – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 407; Compromise and offers to Compromise – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 408; Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 409; Offer to Plead Guilty and Withdrawal of Plea – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 410; Liability Insurance – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 411; Past Conduct of Victim of Certain Sex Offenses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 412
– Joseph P. Tamburino & Hannah L. Martin

CHAPTER 5
Privilege—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 501 and 502
General Rule – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 501; Attorney-Client Privilege – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 502; The Marital Privilege; The Clergy-Penitent Privilege; Mediation Privilege; Executive Privilege
– Kari Berman, Kyle D. Nelson & Cameron R. Woods

CHAPTER 6
General Competence—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 601–606
Introduction; Witness Competency – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 601; Lack of Personal Knowledge – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 602; Oath or Affirmation by a Witness – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 603; Interpreters of Witness Testimony – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 604; Competency of Judge as Witness – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 605; Competency of Juror as Witness – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 606
– Professor Peter B. Knapp

CHAPTER 7
Impeachment—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 607–610
Introduction; Who May Impeach – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 607; Evidence of Character and Conduct of Witness – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 608; Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of a Crime – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 609; Religious Beliefs or Opinions Not Admissible – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 610
– Joshua R. Larson

CHAPTER 8
Witness Examination Rules—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 611–617
Introduction; Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 611; Writing Used to Refresh Memory – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 612; Prior Statements of Witnesses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 613; Calling and Interrogating Witnesses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 614; Exclusion of Witnesses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 615; Bias of Witnesses – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 616; Conversation with Deceased or Insane Person – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 617
– Honorable Fred Karasov & Honorable Edward T. Wahl

CHAPTER 9
Opinions and Expert Testimony—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 701–706
Introduction; Opinion Testimony by Lay Witness – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 701; Testimony by Experts – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 702; Basis of Opinion Testimony by Experts – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 703; Opinion on Ultimate Issue – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 704; Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 705; Court-Appointed Experts – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 706
– Brian J. Kluk 

CHAPTER 10
Hearsay Definition and Exclusionary Rule—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 801–802
Introduction; Hearsay Definitions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 801(a); Hearsay Definitions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 801(b); Hearsay Definitions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 801(c); Hearsay Definitions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 801(d); Hearsay Rule – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 802; Constitutional Overlay: The Confrontation Clause; Miscellaneous Case Law
– Referee Mike Furnstahl

CHAPTER 11
Hearsay Rule–Declarant’s Availability Is Immaterial—Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803
Introduction; Not Used (Present Sense Impression) – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(1); Excited Utterance – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(2); Then Existing Mental, Emotional, or Physical Condition – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(3); Statements for Purpose of Medical Diagnosis or Treatment – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(4); Recorded Recollection – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(5); Records of Regularly Conducted Business Activity, Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(6); Absence of Entry in Records Kept in Accordance with the Provisions of Rule 803(6) – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(7); Public Records and Reports – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(8); Records of Vital Statistics – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(9); Absence of Public Record or Entry – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(10); Records of Religious Organizations – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(11); Marriage, Baptismal, and Similar Certificates – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(12); Family Records, Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(13); Records of Documents Affecting an Interest in Property – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(14); Statements in Documents Affecting an Interest in Property –  Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(15); Statements in Ancient Documents – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(16); Market Reports, Commercial Publications –  Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(17); Learned Treatises – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(18); Reputation Concerning Personal or Family History – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(19); Reputation Concerning Boundaries or General History – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(20); Reputation as to Character  – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(21); Judgment of Previous Conviction – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(22); Judgment as to Personal, Family or General History, or Boundaries – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(23); Other Exceptions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 803(24) (Abrogated)
– Annamarie A. Daley

CHAPTER 12
Hearsay, Declarant Unavailable, and Remaining Rules—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 804–807
Introduction; Hearsay Exceptions, Declarant Unavailable – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 804; Hearsay Within Hearsay – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 805; Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 806; Residual Exception – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 807; Crawford in Federal Courts; Crawford in Minnesota Courts
– Kyle R. Kroll & Thomas H. Boyd 

CHAPTER 13
Authentication and Identification—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 901–903
Introduction; Requirement of Authentication or Identification – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 901; Self-Authentication – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 902; Subscribing Witness’s Testimony Unnecessary – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 903
– Jordan L. Weber

CHAPTER 14
Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs; Miscellaneous Rules—Minnesota Rules of Evidence 1001–1101
Introduction; Contents of Writings, Recordings, and Photographs, Definitions – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1001; Requirement of Original – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1002; Admissibility of Duplicates – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1003; Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1004; Public Records – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1005; Summaries – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1006; Testimony or Written Admission of Party – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1007; Functions of Court and Jury – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1008; Miscellaneous Rules: Rules Applicable – Minnesota Rule of Evidence 1101
– Erin E. Westbrook & Gregory R. Merz

CHAPTER 15
Social Media Evidence
Introduction; The Use of Social Media in Litigation and Methods for Obtaining It; The Rules of Evidence and Social Media; Conclusion
– Jevon C. Bindman & Peter K. Doely

CHAPTER 16
Appellate Review of Circumstantial Evidence: Criminal and Civil
Introduction; Criminal Cases; Civil Cases; Conclusion
– Anna M. Tobin

CHAPTER 17
Admission of Expert Testimony in Federal Court
Introduction; The Use of Expert Opinion in Federal Court; The Daubert Inquiry in Federal Court; Comparison of Federal Rules and Practice with Minnesota State Rules and Practice
– Christin Jaye Eaton & M. Joseph Winebrenner

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