Glissan's advocacy in practice / James L. Glissan.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Australia, 2020.

7th edition

200338

Cross-examination -- Australia.

Trial practice -- Australia.

1. Basic techniques of advocacy

2. Preparation and case analysis

3. Opening

4. Examination

5. Cross examination

6. Re-examination, rebuttal and reply

7. Objections

8. Closing address

9. Written advocacy

10. Appeals

11. Royal commissions, inquiries, and anti-corruption bodies

12. Etiquette and ethics

13. Elements

14. Sample cross-examinations

15. Extra-curial advocacy.

This highly esteemed work, now in its 35th year of publication, has once again been written by the authoritative and well-respected author James L Glissan QC, and provides useful and practical checklists for examination, cross and address. It also details when and what objections may be taken, and constructive hints and techniques for dealing with difficult witnesses, opponents and judges. In addition to classic cross-examinations from great advocates of the past, this edition includes a new chapter on royal commissions, inquiries and anti-corruption bodies, providing timely coverage of the unique advocacy requirements in these investigative quasi-judicial tribunals. Features: Authoritative author; concise practical hints and advice; examples and checklists. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2015.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Advocacy in practice

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9780409352450

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