1. Explain how necessity and reliability are applicable to each of the traditional exceptions to the hearsay rule.
2. What is the value of character evidence?
3. What is the best evidence rule? How is it applied by the courts today?

Review the following scenarios. For each, determine whether the testimony is admissible. Why or why not? If the testimony is not admissible, is there any way for the statement to be rephrased so that it would be admissible?

1. Dr. Hans Everthen, a cardiologist, testified, "The victim died of natural causes as a result of a heart attack, not from the blow to his head."

Review the following scenarios. For each, determine whether the testimony is admissible. Why or why not? If the testimony is not admissible, is there any way for the statement to be rephrased so that it would be admissible?

1. Baligha Ahmed testified, "I knew the guy was dead because the piano fell on him."