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Danielle Geldenhuys

Palmer & McQuoid-Mason’s Basic Trial Advocacy Skills. –  2nd ed. – LexisNexis, 2023.

Updated: Apr 2

Palmer, R and McQuoid-Mason, D J. Palmer & McQuoid-Mason’s Basic Trial Advocacy Skills. –  2nd ed. – LexisNexis, 2023.


ISBN: 9781776177103


Product description: “The main objective of this book is to provide a basic introduction to key aspects of trial advocacy for all courts and tribunals.Trial advocacy is explained in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step way and a number of examples and supporting annexures from actual court cases are used to illustrate relevant principles, strategies and tactics. Apart from serving as a basic guide for newly-qualified lawyers, the book also benefits non-lawyers intimately involved in procedural justice, like police officials, social workers, NGO advice offices, student legal aid clinics, court reporters and paralegals.”


Table of contents:

Chapter 1 - The qualities of good trial lawyers

Chapter 2 - General ethical duties of trial lawyers

Chapter 3 - Conflicts of interest, the cab-rank rule and applications for recusal of judicial officers

Chapter 4 - Manners in court (court etiquette)

Chapter 5 - Preparation for trial

Chapter 6 - The opening statement and examination-in-chief

Chapter 7 - Cross-examination and re-examination

Chapter 8 - The closing address

 - Selected additional readings

 - Annexures

 

Price: R628.00 (print)  including VAT, excluding delivery.

 

The publication can be ordered from the Lexinfo Book Supply Service by sending an email to books@lexinfo.co.za


Posted: 20 March 2024

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