Title: Understanding federal courts and jurisdiction /
Authors: Mullenix, Linda S., 1950-; Moore, James William, 1905-1994.; Redish, Martin H.; Vairo, Georgene.; Moore, James William, 1905-1994.
Publisher: Matthew Bender,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Courts United States; Jurisdiction United States.; Procedure (Law) United States.
Abstract: "Adapted from volumes 15-17, Moore's federal practice."
Contents: The structure of the federal judicial system -- Issues of justiciability -- Diversity jurisdiction -- Federal question jurisdiction -- Supplemental jurisdiction -- Removal -- Basis of removal jurisdiction -- Personal jurisdiction in federal courts -- Venue -- Change of venue -- Multidistrict litigation -- Dual federal-state judicial system -- The anti-injunction acts -- The abstention doctrine -- The Eleventh Amendment and state sovereign immunity -- Applicable law in federal court: the Erie doctrine -- Appendix.