Law of federal courts

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Where to find it

Law Library — 2nd Floor Collection (2nd floor)

Call Number
KF8840 .W74 2011
Status
Available

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Summary

This work offers practical guidance and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of federal court jurisdiction and litigation procedure, as well as the relationship between the state and federal courts. The text reviews the federal judicial system; judicial power of the United States; diversity of citizenship; venue; law applied in federal courts; pleadings, trials, and judgments; and appellate court and Supreme Court jurisdiction.

Contents

1. The federal judicial system -- 2. The judicial power of the United States -- 3. Federal question -- 4. Diversity of citizenship -- 5. Jurisdictional amount -- 6. Removal jurisdiction and procedure -- 7. Venue -- 8. The relations of state and federal courts -- 9. The law applied by the federal courts -- Procedure in the district courts -- 11. The appellate jurisdiction of the courts of appeals -- 12. The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court -- 13. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

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