Basic Civil Litigation

by Feuerhake, Herbert G.

• ISBN13: 9780735544598
• ISBN10: 073554459X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Summary

Giving paralegal students everything they need to understand civil litigation - in the office, during the discovery, and through trial and appeal. This completely revised edition of a distinctly student friendly text provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the paralegal in civil litigation. Be sure to notice these teachings and learning aids: thorough explanation of all the basics of litigation,written at the level of the beginner in a conversational tone well-structured text covers all the typical material in the basic course without overwhelming students frequent illustrations and forms provide realistic examples of litigation practice practical, common-sense considerations for paralegals are highlighted as appropriate the author explains difficult concepts in special boxed sections two sample cases are used throughout the tex to provide coherent examples for students Changes To The text make the Second Edition completely current and even more accessible: scrupulously revised to reflect all changes To The law since publication of the previous edition more material on ethics and internet/computer technology practical issues boxes edited for timelines and usefulness revised and updated appendices completely new design makes the text much more attractive and readable

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction to Civil Litigation	p. 1
Basic Law Office Structure and Procedure	p. 25
The Paralegal and the Case	p. 47
Investigation	p. 61
Evidence	p. 97
The Complaint	p. 117
Motion Practice and Other Subsequent Activity	p. 173
The Answer, Additional Claims, and Multiparty Practice	p. 213
Discovery	p. 247
Resolution Before Trial: Dispositive Motions and Settlement	p. 311
Trial and Appeal	p. 339
Administrative Hearings, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution	p. 389
NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement	p. 409
Glossary	p. 421
Index	p. 441
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