This text is a clear and concise treatment of both the procedural and substantive aspects of trial. It analyzes the latest state trial case law, rules, and statutues. Proper authority is cited for every statement, including the most recent South Carolina and federal case law. It details every aspect of a trial in a sequential manner, providing quick access to the basic principles of trial law, including procedural, evidentiary, and substantive, and the proper application of those principles.