Civil Litigation

Fifth Edition
Author: Peggy Kerley; Joanne Banker Hames; Paul Sukys
ISBN #: 1428318399
©2009   Publish Date: 06/03/2008
Binding: HB
Pages: 672
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $249.95

Description:

Civil Litigation, fifth edition, combines the principles of litigation practice with practical applications that are geared especially to the needs of the paralegal student. The text provides information and the critical skills necessary for any area of legal practice. The litigation process is covered in detail in a variety of contexts so that students see the relevance of litigation to other legal specialties, such as personal injury, real estate, employment and intellectual property law. Civil Litigation, fifth edition, provides a number of sample legal documents, such as complaints, interrogatories and deposition summaries, as well as case commentaries that set text material into a practical context. To help students understand difficult concepts, legal vocabulary and various charts and tables are available in each chapter to clarify challenging material. The new CD-ROM also includes an array of useful study materials. Each chapter focuses briefly on the impact of technology on the litigation field, and also contains useful references to litigation focused Web Sites.

Product Benefits:

• Numerous sample documents introduce students to the materials they will be using, reviewing, and preparing as legal professionals.
• Abundant checklists help students understand the paralegal's role in litigation.
• Practical exercises and projects give students the opportunity to develop paralegal skills and see how litigation relates to various areas of law practice
• Case commentaries put text material into practical context
• CD-ROM with additional study material
• Complete update on all Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, including a new section on the rules dealing with E-Discovery
• Expanded discussion of electronic filing
• Additional charts, diagrams, checklists and forms
• Updated technology information

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Litigation and the Paralegal
Chapter 2: The Courts and Jurisdiction
Chapter 3: Preliminary Considerations
Chapter 4: Investigation and Evidence
Chapter 5: The Initial Pleadings
Chapter 6: Responses to the Initial Pleadings
Chapter 7: Motion Practice
Chapter 8: Overview of the Discovery Process
Chapter 9: Depositions
Chapter 10: Interrogatories
Chapter 11: Physical and Mental Examinations
Chapter 12: Request for Documents
Chapter 13: Request for Admissions
Chapter 14: Settlements, Dismissals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 15: Trial Techniques
Chapter 16: Posttrial Practice

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