Day in Court or The Subtle Arts of Great Advocates (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163216415)

Day in Court or The Subtle Arts of Great Advocates is a book written by Francis L. Wellman that explores the art of advocacy in the legal profession. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the skills, techniques, and strategies employed by some of the greatest advocates in history. It delves into the importance of preparation, organization, and presentation in the courtroom, as well as the importance of understanding human psychology and behavior. The book also includes real-life examples of successful advocacy and offers practical advice for aspiring advocates. Overall, Day in Court or The Subtle Arts of Great Advocates is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal profession or looking to improve their advocacy skills.1926. The purpose of this work is to give the general reader, and young men who desire to become successful advocates, some practical knowledge of the arts of great advocates in eliciting the truth; to indicate also the methods by which they charm and convince both court and jury, and win them over to their side of the controversy. Contents: Advocate and Office Lawyer Contrasted; Physical Endowments; Mental Endowments; Educational Qualifications; Opportunity and Rewards; Preparation for Trial; The Court Room; Art in Selecting the Jury; Opening to the Jury; Art in Direct Examination; Art in Cross-Examination; Art in Handling Discrediting Documents; and The Summing Up.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis L. Wellman
ISBN-10: 1163216410
ISBN-13: 9781163216415
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d