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Review Questions

1. Explain the role of the rules of evidence at trial.
2. In a trial, when is the burden of proof on the plaintiff? When is it on the defendant?
3. What is the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence?
4. What do we mean by “laying the foundation” for certain evidence?
5. List five reasons why the rules of evidence matter in interviewing and investigating.
6. Explain the difference between the spousal testimonial privilege and the spousal confidential communications privilege.
7. What is the attorney work product rule? Which U.S Supreme Court case established it?
8. Name one situation in which the physician-patient privilege is deemed waived.
9. Name one privilege that derives from the U.S. Constitution.
10. What kind of case pending in federal court will nonetheless be governed by state privilege law?