Twenty-First Century Procedure / Edition 2

by Christopher B. Mueller

Overview

Twenty-First Century Procedure, Second Edition presents the major themes of U.S. civil litigation – the adversary system, our dedication to the use of juries in civil cases, our American brand of federalism and its impact on the judicial system and litigation generally, and the relatively recent development of managerial judging – for an introductory course on civil procedure. With its contemporary perspective, Twenty-First Century Procedure includes discussion of modern problems, such as E-discovery and the requirement of careful scrutiny during the certification stage of class suits. The skillful pedagogy evident throughout the book is designed to provide context for the understanding of doctrines and issues, and to stimulate classroom discussion. Expository text introduces students to the issues, followed by carefully edited cases that resolve some of the more important isssues, practical Problems, and Notes and Questions that aid the process of analysis. Pictures and sidebars provide additional context and pique student interest. A statutory supplement is published annually.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454876649
Publisher:	Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Publication date:	02/01/2017
Series:	Aspen Coursebook Series
Edition description:	New
Pages:	1392
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 10.10(h) x 2.00(d)

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents

Ch. 1. Procedure and the System

Ch. 2. Remedies and Costs in Civil Suits

Ch. 3. Personal Jurisdiction: The Geographical Reach of Judicial Authority

Ch. 4. Subject Matter Jurisdiction: The Competence of Courts

Ch. 5. The Right Court: Venue and Transfer

Ch. 6. Modern Federalism: Erie, Abstention, and Related Doctrines

Ch. 7. Stating Claims and Defenses: The Art of Pleading

Ch. 8. Shaping the Suit: Joinder of Claims and Parties

Ch. 9. Pretrial Discovery

Ch. 10. Pretrial Management

Ch. 11. Summary Judgment, and a Look at Burdens

Ch. 12. Trial and Its Aftermath:

Entitlement to a Jury; Verdicts and Findings; Judgment; Post-Trial Challenges

Ch. 13. Appellate Review

Ch. 14. Binding Effects of Judgments