Offers of Proof in Nebraska

Authors

Calvin E. Robinson, University of Nebraska College of Law

Abstract

I. Introduction … A. Reasons for an Offer of Proof … B. Standards for an Offer of Proof

II. The Nature of an Offer of Proof … A. Responsiveness to the Question … B. Establishment of Admissibility … C. Responsiveness to the Pleadings … D. Nonprejudicial Making of the Offer … E. Relevance Where Only Competence Is Challenged

III. The Extent of an Offer of Proof … A. The Dilemma … B. Responsiveness … C. Foundational Questions … D. The Narrative Offer of Proof

IV. Situations Excusing an Offer of Proof … A. Cross-Examination … B. Direct Examination

Conclusion

Recommended Citation

Calvin E. Robinson, Offers of Proof in Nebraska, 43 Neb. L. Rev. 105 (1964)
Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/nlr/vol43/iss1/6