Written from the perspective of plaintiff's counsel, this guide is also very useful to defense counsel. Includes sample complaint and table of deadlines. To top of page Handling Subpenas Gain a quick understanding of the differences between subpena and notice to appear and how to use them for all aspects of discovery and trial.
Coverage includes government code requirements for subpenas and witness fees for public employees.
To top of page Making and Opposing a Summary Judgment Motion Learn what to do before preparing moving papers, which papers to prepare, serving and filing requirements, anticipating opposing party's strategy, preparing proposed order and judgment, and anticipating appeal. Also includes sample forms and a checklist of deadlines. Includes a trial judge's perspective throughout the text. To top of page Obtaining a Writ of Attachment Know when to attach defendant's property and what property of individual, corporate, and nonresident defendants can be attached. Includes sample prepared forms.