Civil procedure

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Law Library — Law Study Aids Collection (4th floor)

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Summary

Black Letter Outlines are designed to help a law student recognize and understand the basic principles and issues of law covered in a law school course. Black Letter Outlines can be used both as a study aid when preparing for classes and a review of the subject matter when studying for an examination. This outline covers: choosing the forum - personal jurisdiction; choosing the forum - subject matter jurisdiction; ascertaining applicable law; commencing the action - notice and service of process; pleasdings; joinder; obtaining information prior to trial - discovery; resolution without trial; pretrial judicial case management; trial; appellate review; and the binding, preclusive effects of judgments.

Contents

Choosing the forum : personal jurisdiction -- Choosing the forum : subject matter jurisdiction -- Ascertaining applicable law -- Commencing the action : notice and service of process -- Pleadings -- Joinder -- Obtaining information prior to trial : discovery -- Resolution without trial -- Pretrial judicial management -- Trial -- Appellate review -- The binding, preclusive effect of judgments.

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