Title: Civil procedure : a modern approach /
Authors: Marcus, Richard L., 1948-; Redish, Martin H.; Sherman, Edward F., 1937-
Publisher: Thomson/West,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Civil procedure United States Cases.
Abstract: "Reflects the evolving nature of practicing under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including revamped treatments of pleadings and class action issues, expanded attention to electronic discovery, and a thoroughly revised chapter on appellate review. Recent Supreme Court decisions are also analyzed. In addition to the text, class notes and discussion questions have been updated."--Publisher's website.
Contents: Choosing a system of procedure -- The rewards and costs of litigation: of remedies and related matters -- Describing and defending the dispute -- Establishing the structure and size of the dispute -- Obtaining information for trial -- Adjudication before trial: summary judgment -- Judicial supervision of pretrial and promotion of settlement -- Trial -- Choosing the forum: geographical location -- Choosing the forum: state v. federal court -- Choosing the law to be applied to federal court -- Appeals -- Preclusive effects of judgment.