Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

Represent Yourself in Court: How to Prepare & Try a Winning Case

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Prepare and present a winning civil court case! <br><br> Written in plain English, <i>Represent Yourself in Court </i>breaks down the trial process into easy-to-understand steps so that you can act as your own lawyer -- safely and efficiently. Find out what to say, how to say it, even where to stand when you address the judge and jury. <br><br> Armed with these simple but thorough instructions, you'll be well prepared to achieve good results, without the cost of an attorney. Find out how to: <br><br> <li> file court papers<br> <li> handle depositions and interrogatories<br> <li>comply with courtroom procedures<br> <li> pick a jury<br> <li> prepare your evidence and line up witnesses<br> <li> present your opening statement and closing argument<br> <li> cross-examine hostile witnesses<br> <li> understand and apply rules of evidence<br> <li> locate, hire and effectively use expert witnesses<br> <li> make and respond to your opponent's objections<br> <li> get limited help from an attorney as needed<br> <li> monitor the work of an attorney if you decide to hire one<br><br> Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, this book will help you confidently handle a divorce, personal injury case, landlord/tenant dispute, breach of contract, small business dispute or any other civil lawsuit. <br><br> The 7th edition is completely updated to include the latest rules and court procedures and more sample documents to help guide you through your case.