Synopsis
This textbook contains a detailed examination of all the major areas of Civil Procedure and provides students and practitioners with detailed illustrations and case examples throughout each chapter. Each chapter has also been updated to include discussion of the latest United States Supreme Court decisions relevant to Civil Procedure, as well as coverage of all recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Chapter titles discuss the following topics: Introduction to Civil Procedure and Practice
Subject-Matter Jurisdiction
Personal Jurisdiction and Service of Process
Venue
Sources of Law
Pleading and Related Matters
Joinder of Claims
Joinder of Parties
Discovery and Pretrial Conferences
Disposition of the Action Without Trial
Trial
Finality in Litigation
It also includes a detailed index, and Table of Cases.