The Art of Cross Examination

A classic manual for trial advocacy, The Art of Cross-Examination explains the principles, strategy and tactics lawyers use to test witness testimony. The book pairs clear, practical guidance on essentials of cross-examination with full examples - transcriptions of important cross-examinations from celebrated cases, so readers see the techniques in action. This edition is a modern reprint/issue that includes introductory remarks and notes by Sarosh Bastawala.

Key Features:

• Concise statement of the principles and psychology behind effective cross-examination.
• Essentials of Cross-Examination - short, practical rules and do-and-don’t checklists.
• Full cross-examinations from several celebrated cases so readers can study real-life examples and tactics
• Introductory remarks, contextual notes and modern commentary by Sarosh Bastawala that bridge Wellman’s classic text to contemporary practice.

This book is a must-have for law students, practising advocates, trial lawyers and anyone studying courtroom technique who wants a compact, example-driven handbook on cross-examination.