California Civil Litigation

by Luten,Susan Burnett

• ISBN13: 9781401858247
• ISBN10: 1401858244
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-24
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This is a state-specific paralegal text and Study Guide that takes the student chronologically through the litigation process, covering not only the information necessary, but the experience of researching online, analysis, and producing work product just as paralegals do every day in litigation law offices.

Table of Contents

Preface	xvii
Litigation Overview	1	(10)
The Sources of Procedural Requirements	2	(1)
The Litigation Process	2	(1)
The Three Essential Events of Litigation	3	(1)
Types of Paralegal Employers	3	(2)
Litigation Law Firms	4	(1)
Billing	4	(1)
Legal Structure	4	(1)
Law Firm Personnel	4	(1)
Types of Practice	5	(1)
The Role of the Litigation Paralegal	5	(1)
Paralegals Increase Quality of Practice	5	(1)
The Paralegal's Economic Role	6	(1)
Conclusion	6	(1)
Discussion Questions	6	(1)
Online Projects	7	(1)
Exhibit 1.1---Paralegal Job Description	8	(2)
Exhibit 1.2---Paralegal Evaluation Form	10	(1)
Ethics in Litigation	11	(14)
Attorney Rules of Professional Conduct	12	(4)
Unauthorized Practice	12	(1)
Advertising and Solicitation	13	(1)
Relationships Between Attorneys	13	(1)
Relationships with Clients	13	(1)
Terminating the Client Relationship	14	(1)
Financial Relationships with Clients	15	(1)
Advocacy and Representation	15	(1)
Paralegal Professional Requirements	16	(1)
Statutes Governing Paralegals	16	(1)
Paralegal Voluntary Guidelines	16	(1)
Conclusion	17	(1)
Discussion Questions	17	(1)
Online Projects	17	(1)
Assignment	17	(2)
Exhibit 2.1---State Court Official Form of Notice of Motion and Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	19	(2)
Exhibit 2.2---State Court Official Form of Declaration in Support of Attorney's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	21	(2)
Exhibit 2.3---State Court Order Granting Attorney's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel	23	(2)
Initiating the Client Relationship	25	(19)
The Initial Contact	25	(1)
The Initial Interview	26	(1)
Meeting Firm Objectives	26	(1)
Meeting Client Objectives	27	(1)
Evaluating the Ethics of the Prospective Case	27	(3)
Assessing Merit	27	(1)
Confidentiality and Conflicts of Interest	28	(1)
Conflicts Created by Paralegals	29	(1)
Attorney as Witness	29	(1)
Attorney Must Be Competent	29	(1)
Evaluating the Business Considerations of the Prospective Case	30	(1)
Evaluating Firm Interest in the Prospective Case	30	(1)
Contracting with the Client	31	(1)
Fees and Costs	31	(1)
Fee Agreements	32	(1)
Undertaking Representation	33	(1)
Conclusion	34	(1)
Discussion Questions	34	(1)
Online Projects	34	(1)
Assignments	35	(1)
Exhibit 3.1---Contingency Fee Agreement	36	(2)
Exhibit 3.2---Hourly Fee Agreement	38	(2)
Exhibit 3.3---Sample Bill	40	(1)
Exhibit 3.4---Sample Time Sheet	41	(1)
Exhibit 3.5---Notice of Lien	42	(1)
Exhibit 3.6---Official Form State Court: Substitution of Attorneys	43	(1)
Courts in California	44	(7)
Substantive Versus Procedural Laws	44	(1)
Federal Courts in California	45	(2)
California State Courts	47	(1)
Superior Courts	47	(1)
Courts of Appeal	47	(1)
Supreme Court	48	(1)
Administrative Courts	48	(1)
Conclusion	49	(1)
Discussion Questions	49	(1)
Online Projects	49	(1)
Assignment	49	(1)
Exhibit 4.1---Court System Diagram	50	(1)
Subject Matter Jurisdiction	51	(8)
Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Federal Courts	52	(1)
Diversity Jurisdiction	52	(1)
Federal and State Subject Matter Jurisdiction Compared	53	(1)
Subject Matter Jurisdiction of California State Courts	53	(2)
Limited Versus Unlimited Jurisdiction	53	(1)
Amount in Controversy	53	(1)
Effect of Joinder on Amounts in Controversy	54	(1)
Exclusive and Concurrent Jurisdiction between Federal and State Courts	55	(1)
Conclusion	55	(1)
Discussion Questions	55	(1)
Online Projects	56	(1)
Assignment	56	(1)
Exhibit 5.1---Notice of Removal	57	(2)
Personal Jurisdiction	59	(17)
Types of Personal Jurisdiction	60	(1)
In Personam Jurisdiction	60	(1)
In Rem Jurisdiction	60	(1)
Quasi In Rem Jurisdiction	61	(1)
Analyzing Personal Jurisdiction	61	(1)
Asserting Personal Jurisdiction	62	(1)
Asserting In Personam Personal Jurisdiction Through Consent	62	(1)
Asserting In Personam Personal Jurisdiction Through Minimum Contacts	63	(1)
General and Limited Jurisdiction	63	(1)
Challenging Personal Jurisdiction	64	(1)
Forum non Conveniens	65	(1)
Venue	65	(1)
Local and Transitory Actions	66	(1)
Conclusion	66	(1)
Discussion Questions	67	(1)
Online Projects	67	(1)
Assignments	67	(1)
Exhibit 6.1---State Court Motion to Transfer Action	68	(8)
Introduction to Pleadings	76	(6)
Causes of Action	77	(1)
Types of Pleadings	77	(1)
Affirmative Claims for Relief by Defendants	77	(1)
Real Parties in Interest	78	(1)
Capacity	79	(1)
Joinder	79	(1)
Conclusion	80	(1)
Discussion Questions	81	(1)
Online Projects	81	(1)
Assignments	81	(1)
Complaints and Cross-Complaints	82	(36)
Complaints in State Courts	82	(3)
The Caption	83	(1)
Naming the Parties	84	(1)
Naming ``Doe'' Defendants	84	(1)
The Allegations	85	(5)
Drafting Allegations	86	(1)
Pleading Devices	87	(1)
Pleading with Particularity	88	(1)
The Prayer	88	(1)
Subscription and Verification	89	(1)
Service of Summons for State Court Complaints	90	(3)
Methods of Service for State Court Cases	91	(1)
Cross-Complaints	91	(1)
Official Form Pleading	92	(1)
Pleading in Federal Courts	93	(1)
Notice Pleading Versus Fact Pleading	93	(1)
Joinder	93	(1)
Venue and Forum Non Conveniens	94	(1)
Drafting Pleadings in Federal Court	94	(1)
Local Rules	94	(1)
Methods of Service of Federal Court Cases	94	(1)
Form Books and Drafting Tips	95	(1)
Conclusion	96	(1)
Discussion Questions	96	(1)
Online Projects	96	(1)
Assignments	96	(2)
Exhibit 8.1---State Court Complaint	98	(5)
Exhibit 8.2---Civil Case Cover Sheet	103	(1)
Exhibit 8.3---State Court Summons	104	(2)
Exhibit 8.4---State Court Notice and Acknowledgment	106	(1)
Exhibit 8.5---Complaint for Breach of Contract	107	(7)
Exhibit 8.6---Federal Court Complaint	114	(4)
Answering the Complaint	118	(12)
Answering a State Court Complaint	118	(3)
Denials to State Court Complaints	119	(1)
Affirmative Defenses	120	(1)
Drafting Affirmative Defenses	120	(1)
Forms of Answers in State Court	121	(1)
Answering a Federal Court Complaint	121	(1)
Conclusion	122	(1)
Discussion Questions	122	(1)
Online Projects	122	(1)
Assignments	122	(1)
Exhibit 9.1---General Denial to State Court Complaint	123	(2)
Exhibit 9.2---Answer to State Court Cross-Complaint	125	(3)
Exhibit 9.3---State Court Form Answer	128	(2)
Attacking the Pleadings	130	(14)
Attacking the Pleadings in State Court	130	(4)
Strategic Reasons to Attack the Pleadings	131	(1)
Demurrers and Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings	131	(1)
General Demurrers	132	(1)
Special Demurrers	132	(1)
Basic Demurrer Procedures	133	(1)
Motions to Strike	134	(1)
Attacking the Pleadings in Federal Court	134	(1)
Conclusion	134	(1)
Discussion Questions	135	(1)
Online Projects	135	(1)
Assignment	135	(1)
Exhibit 10.1---Demurrer and Motion to Strike State Court Complaint	136	(6)
Exhibit 10.2---Motion to Dismiss Federal Court Complaint	142	(2)
Amending the Pleadings	144	(6)
Amending State Court Pleadings	144	(3)
Amending by Right	144	(1)
Amending by Leave of Court	145	(1)
Considerations of the Court Granting Leave	146	(1)
Relation Back Doctrine	146	(1)
Amending Pleadings in Federal Court	147	(1)
Conclusion	147	(1)
Discussion Questions	147	(1)
Online Projects	148	(1)
Assignments	148	(1)
Exhibit 11.1---Notice of Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint	149	(1)
Calendaring Pleadings	150	(12)
Basic Calendar Rules	151	(1)
Calendaring in State Court	152	(3)
Statutes of Limitations	152	(1)
Dismissal Statutes	152	(1)
Deadlines for Responses to Pleadings	153	(1)
Calendaring Demurrers	153	(1)
Calendaring Motions to Quash	154	(1)
Calendaring in Federal Court	155	(1)
Failure to Prosecute	155	(1)
Responding to Pleadings	155	(1)
Sample Calendaring Problems	155	(2)
Sample Calendar	157	(1)
Conclusion	157	(1)
Discussion Questions	157	(1)
Online Projects	158	(1)
Assignments	158	(1)
Sample Calendar	159	(1)
Exhibit 12.1---Calendaring Calendar for Computing Days	160	(1)
Exhibit 12.2---Proof of Service	161	(1)
Discovery Overview	162	(12)
The Purposes of Discovery	163	(1)
Improving Presentation of Trial Evidence	163	(1)
Focusing on Issues	163	(1)
Eliminating Surprise at Trial	163	(1)
The Disadvantages of Discovery	164	(1)
Expense of Discovery	164	(1)
Discovery Disputes	164	(1)
Educating the Opposition	165	(1)
Overview of Discovery Tools	165	(1)
Discovery Plans	166	(1)
The Goals of a Discovery Plan	166	(1)
Limits to Discovery	167	(3)
Scope of Permissible Discovery	167	(1)
Privileges	168	(1)
Attorney-Client Privilege	168	(1)
Attorney-Workproduct Privilege	169	(1)
Limitations on the Timing and Quantity of Discovery in State Court	169	(1)
Limitations on Timing and Quantity of Discovery in Federal Court	170	(1)
Discovery Sanctions	170	(1)
Conclusion	170	(1)
Discussion Questions	171	(1)
Online Projects	171	(1)
Assignments	171	(1)
Exhibit 13.1---Discovery Plan	172	(2)
Interrogatories	174	(32)
Advantages of Interrogatories	174	(1)
Disadvantages of Interrogatories	175	(1)
Basic State Court Interrogatory Rules	175	(3)
Timing	175	(1)
Caption	175	(1)
Format	176	(1)
Form of Questions	176	(1)
Limitations on the Numbers of Interrogatories	177	(1)
Exceeding the ``Rule of Thirty-Five''	177	(1)
Subscription and Service	178	(1)
Basic Federal Court Interrogatory Rules	178	(1)
Types of Interrogatories	179	(1)
Contention Interrogatories	179	(1)
Fact Interrogatories	179	(1)
Interrogatories to Identify Documents	180	(1)
Drafting Interrogatories	180	(1)
Responding to Interrogatories	180	(1)
Protective Order	181	(1)
Timing	181	(1)
Failure to Respond	181	(1)
Responding to Interrogatories	181	(2)
Identifying Objectionable Interrogatories	181	(1)
Proper Interrogatory Objections	182	(1)
Improper Objections	182	(1)
Drafting Responses to Interrogatories	183	(1)
Challenges to Responses	183	(1)
Motion to Compel Further Answers	183	(1)
Motion to Compel Answers	184	(1)
Sanctions	184	(1)
Conclusion	184	(1)
Discussion Questions	184	(1)
Online Projects	185	(1)
Assignments	185	(2)
Exhibit 14.1---Official Form Interrogatories Unlimited Civil Cases	187	(8)
Exhibit 14.2---Official Form Interrogatories Limited Civil Cases	195	(4)
Exhibit 14.3---State Court Interrogatories	199	(2)
Exhibit 14.4---Federal Court Interrogatories	201	(2)
Exhibit 14.5---Federal Court Responses to Interrogatories	203	(3)
Requests for Admissions	206	(10)
Basic Requests for Admissions Rules	207	(1)
Timing	207	(1)
Format	207	(1)
Drafting Requests for Admissions	208	(1)
Responding to Requests for Admissions	209	(1)
Timing	209	(1)
Failure to Respond Properly	209	(1)
Failure to Respond Properly in State Court Cases	209	(1)
Failure to Respond Properly in Federal Court Cases	210	(1)
Conclusion	210	(1)
Discussion Questions	210	(1)
Online Projects	210	(1)
Assignment	210	(1)
Exhibit 15.1---State Court Form Request for Admissions	211	(1)
Exhibit 15.2---State Court Requests for Admissions	212	(2)
Exhibit 15.3---Federal Court Response to Requests for Admissions	214	(2)
Depositions	216	(26)
Advantages of Depositions	216	(1)
Disadvantages of Depositions	217	(1)
Basic Deposition Rules	217	(1)
Timing	217	(1)
Deponents	218	(1)
Types of Depositions	218	(1)
Party Depositions in State Court	218	(1)
Third-Party Depositions in State Court	219	(1)
Party and Third-Party Depositions in Federal Court	220	(1)
Personal and Consumer Records	220	(1)
Deposition Procedures	221	(1)
Role of the Paralegal	222	(1)
Preparing for the Deposition	222	(1)
Deposition Outlines	222	(1)
Preparing Deponents	223	(1)
Deposition Summaries	223	(1)
Technology and Depositions	224	(1)
Conclusion	225	(1)
Discussion Questions	225	(1)
Online Projects	225	(1)
Assignments	226	(1)
Exhibit 16.1---Notice of Deposition with Documents	227	(2)
Exhibit 16.2---Deposition Subpoena	229	(2)
Exhibit 16.3---Deposition Subpoena for Business Records	231	(2)
Exhibit 16.4---Deposition Subpoena for Appearance and Production of Documents and Things	233	(2)
Exhibit 16.5---Notice that Consumer Records Are Sought	235	(2)
Exhibit 16.6---Table of Contents Deposition Summary	237	(1)
Exhibit 16.7---Narrative Deposition Summary	238	(1)
Exhibit 16.8---Chronological Deposition Summary	239	(1)
Exhibit 16.9---Topic Deposition Summary	240	(1)
Exhibit 16.10---Topic Index Deposition Summary	241	(1)
Obtaining and Using Tangible Evidence	242	(11)
Basic Demand for Inspection Rules	243	(1)
Timing	243	(1)
Format	243	(1)
Responses to Requests to Inspect	243	(1)
Timing	243	(1)
Format	244	(1)
Enforcing the Demand	244	(1)
The Production	245	(1)
Role of the Paralegal in Inspection Demands	245	(1)
Organizing and Analyzing Documentary Evidence	246	(2)
Conclusion	248	(1)
Discussion Questions	248	(1)
Online Projects	248	(1)
Assignments	248	(1)
Exhibit 17.1---State Court Request for Inspection	249	(2)
Exhibit 17.2---Federal Court Response to Request for Inspection	251	(2)
Independent Medical Examinations	253	(8)
State Court IMES	254	(3)
Basic Physical IME Demand Rules	254	(1)
Basic Physical IME Response Rules	255	(1)
The Examination	255	(1)
The Physical IME Report	256	(1)
The Mental IME	256	(1)
Other IMEs in State Court Actions	257	(1)
Federal Court IMES	257	(1)
The Paralegal's Role in IMES	257	(1)
Conclusion	257	(1)
Discussion Questions	258	(1)
Online Projects	258	(1)
Assignment	258	(1)
Exhibit 18.1---State Court Request for IME	259	(1)
Exhibit 18.2---IME Client Instructions	260	(1)
Expert Witness Discovery	261	(9)
Expert Discovery in State Court	262	(2)
Basic Rules for State Court Demand for Expert Exchange	262	(1)
The Response to Demand for Exchange	263	(1)
Late-Disclosed Experts	264	(1)
Expert Discovery in Federal Court	264	(1)
Expert Depositions	264	(2)
Expert Depositions in State Court	264	(2)
Conclusion	266	(1)
Discussion Questions	266	(1)
Online Projects	266	(1)
Assignment	266	(1)
Exhibit 19.1---State Court Demand to Exchange Expert Lists	267	(1)
Exhibit 19.2---State Court Expert Disclosure	268	(2)
Calendaring Discovery	270	(8)
Limiting Discovery	270	(1)
Calendaring Discovery Tools	271	(1)
Interrogatories	271	(1)
Depositions	271	(1)
Requests for Admissions	272	(1)
Demands for Inspection	272	(1)
Independent Medical Examinations	272	(1)
Expert Witness Disclosure	272	(1)
Sample Discovery Calendaring Problems	272	(4)
Sample Calendar	276	(1)
Conclusion	276	(1)
Discussion Questions	276	(1)
Online Projects	277	(1)
Assignments	277	(1)
Law and Motion	278	(29)
Law and Motion Courts	278	(1)
Motions	279	(1)
General Caption and Format Rules	279	(2)
Captions	280	(1)
Scheduling the Motion	280	(1)
Preparing for Filing	280	(1)
Motion Structure	281	(2)
Notice	281	(1)
Memorandum of Points and Authorities	282	(1)
Supporting Evidence	282	(1)
Argument	283	(1)
Proposed Orders	283	(1)
Service and Filing	283	(1)
Opposing Motions	284	(1)
Replying to the Opposition	284	(1)
Tentative Rulings	284	(1)
Law and Motion Hearings	285	(1)
Orders of the Court	285	(1)
Sanctions	286	(1)
Ex Parte Motions	287	(1)
Form and Format of Ex Parte Motions	287	(1)
Ex Parte Orders	288	(1)
Paralegals and Ex Parte Motions	288	(1)
Specific Types of Motions	288	(1)
Amending Pleadings	288	(1)
Discovery Motions	289	(1)
Motions for Reconsideration and Renewing Motions	289	(1)
The Paralegal's Role in Drafting Motions and Oppositions to Motions	290	(1)
Conclusion	291	(1)
Discussion Questions	291	(1)
Online Projects	291	(1)
Assignment	291	(3)
Exhibit 21.1---State Court Notice of Motion	294	(2)
Exhibit 21.2---State Court Memorandum of Points and Authorities	296	(3)
Exhibit 21.3---State Court Supporting Declaration	299	(2)
Exhibit 21.4---State Court Proposed Order	301	(2)
Exhibit 21.5---State Court Separate Statement of Deposition Questions in Dispute	303	(2)
Exhibit 21.6---State Court Proof of Service of Moving Papers	305	(1)
Exhibit 21.7---State Court Official Form Fax Cover Sheet	306	(1)
Summary Judgment	307	(22)
Grounds for Summary Judgment	308	(1)
Summary Adjudication	308	(1)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Summary Judgment	309	(1)
Form and Format of Summary Judgment Motions	309	(4)
Timing Limitations	310	(1)
Notice Requirements	310	(1)
Noticing the Motion	310	(1)
Memorandum of Points and Authorities	311	(1)
Supporting Evidence	311	(1)
Declarations	311	(1)
Admissions and Discovery Responses	312	(1)
Documentary Evidence	312	(1)
Judicial Notice	313	(1)
Separate Statement of Undisputed Fact	313	(1)
Opposing Motions for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication	313	(1)
Replying to the Opposition	314	(1)
Orders	314	(1)
Conclusion	314	(1)
Discussion Questions	314	(1)
Online Projects	315	(1)
Assignment	315	(2)
Exhibit 22.1---State Court Notice of Summary Judgment Motion	317	(2)
Exhibit 22.2---Points and Authorities in Support of Summary Judgment	319	(3)
Exhibit 22.3---Declaration in Support of Summary Judgment	322	(2)
Exhibit 22.4---Statement of Undisputed Material Facts	324	(3)
Exhibit 22.5---Proposed Order for Summary Judgment	327	(2)
Trial-Setting Procedures	329	(17)
Trial-Setting Procedures in State Court	329	(3)
Case Management	330	(1)
Motions for Preference	330	(1)
Mandatory Settlement Conference	330	(1)
Voluntary Settlement Conference	331	(1)
CCP Section 998	331	(1)
Partial Settlements	332	(1)
Trial-Setting Procedures in Federal Court	332	(1)
Initial Status Conferences	332	(1)
Pretrial Conferences	333	(1)
Settlements	333	(1)
Conclusion	333	(1)
Discussion Questions	333	(1)
Online Projects	333	(1)
Assignment	334	(1)
Exhibit 23.1---State Court Mandatory Case Management Statement	335	(4)
Exhibit 23.2---State Court Request for Dismissal	339	(1)
Exhibit 23.3---Settlement Agreement and Release	340	(3)
Exhibit 23.4---State Court Notice of Settlement	343	(1)
Exhibit 23.5---State Court CCP Section 998 Offer	344	(1)
Exhibit 23.6---Federal Court FRCP Rule 68 Demand for Judgment	345	(1)
Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution	346	(18)
Alternative Dispute Resolution	346	(2)
Mediation	348	(1)
Voluntary Nonjudicial Arbitration	349	(1)
Appeals from Nonjudicial Arbitration	349	(1)
Judicial Arbitration	350	(2)
Assignment to Arbitration	350	(1)
Assignment of an Arbitrator	350	(1)
The Arbitration	350	(1)
Trial De Novo	351	(1)
Conclusion	352	(1)
Discussion Questions	352	(1)
Online Projects	352	(1)
Assignment	352	(1)
Exhibit 24.1---Alameda County Superior Court ADR Information Package	353	(6)
Exhibit 24.2---Mediation Confidentiality Agreement	359	(1)
Exhibit 24.3---Notice of Evidence to Be Offered at Arbitration	360	(1)
Exhibit 24.4---Declaration Re: Evidence for Arbitration	361	(2)
Exhibit 24.5---Arbitrator's Award for Los Angeles Superior Court	363	(1)
Trial Preparation	364	(20)
Anticipating the Trial Date	365	(1)
The Trial Strategy Memorandum	365	(1)
Four Stages of Trial Preparation	366	(1)
Reviewing Existing Workproduct	366	(2)
Document Organization	367	(1)
Workproduct Review	367	(1)
Deposition Summaries	368	(1)
Legal Memoranda	368	(1)
Creating New Workproduct for Trial Use	368	(3)
Witness-Related Workproduct	368	(1)
Tangible Evidence	369	(1)
Demonstrative Evidence	370	(1)
Compelling Attendance of Witnesses and Production of Evidence at Trial	371	(1)
Jury Fees	372	(1)
Preparation of the Trial Book	372	(1)
A Word About the ``Paperless Office''	373	(1)
Conclusion	374	(1)
Discussion Questions	374	(1)
Online Projects	374	(1)
Assignments	374	(1)
Exhibit 25.1---State's Court Trial Preparation Calendar	375	(1)
Exhibit 25.2---Trial Subpoena	376	(2)
Exhibit 25.3---Trial Subpoena Duces Tecum	378	(3)
Exhibit 25.4---Jury Chart	381	(1)
Exhibit 25.5---Witness Examination Outline Format	382	(1)
Exhibit 25.6---Exhibit Foundation/Admission Form	383	(1)
Trial Procedures	384	(20)
Assignment to Trial Department	384	(1)
``Trailing'' for Trial	385	(1)
Challenging the Trial Judge	385	(1)
Peremptory Challenges of State Court Judges	385	(1)
CCP Section 170.6 Challenges in Master Calendar Jurisdictions	386	(1)
CCP Section 170.6 Challenges in Direct Calendar Jurisdictions	386	(1)
Challenging the Trial Judge for Cause	386	(1)
State Court Challenges for Cause	387	(1)
Federal Court Challenges for Cause	387	(1)
Recusal	387	(1)
Pretrial Conference	387	(2)
Pretrial Conferences in Master Calendar Jurisdictions	387	(1)
Pretrial Conferences in Direct Calendar Jurisdictions	388	(1)
Pretrial Conferences in Federal Court	388	(1)
Pretrial Conferences for Bench Trials	389	(1)
Issues for Pretrial Resolution	389	(2)
Motions in Limine	389	(1)
Jury Instructions	389	(2)
Jury Selection	391	(1)
The Trial	392	(1)
Opening Statements	392	(1)
Dispositive Motions	392	(1)
The Evidentiary Portion of Trial	392	(1)
Concluding the Trial	393	(1)
Conclusion	394	(1)
Discussion Questions	394	(1)
Online Projects	394	(1)
Assignments	394	(1)
Exhibit 26.1---Sample Jury Instruction	395	(1)
Exhibit 26.2---Juror Questionnaire	396	(7)
Exhibit 26.3---Exhibit Admission Form	403	(1)
Judgments and Post-Trial Motions	404	(14)
The Judgment in State Court	404	(1)
Post-Trial Motions in State Court	405	(4)
Motions for Fees and Costs	405	(1)
Motions for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict	405	(1)
Motions for New Trial and to Vacate the Judgment	406	(1)
Considering Post-Trial Motions	407	(1)
Form and Format of Post-Trial Motions	407	(2)
Post-Trial Motions in Federal Court	409	(1)
The Paralegal's Role in Post-Trial Motions	409	(1)
Conclusion	409	(1)
Discussion Questions	410	(1)
Online Projects	410	(1)
Assignments	410	(1)
Exhibit 27.1---Notice of Entry of State Court Judgment	411	(1)
Exhibit 27.2---State Court Judgment	412	(2)
Exhibit 27.3---State Court Judicial Form Memorandum of Costs (Worksheet)	414	(3)
Exhibit 27.4---State Court Judicial Form Memorandum of Costs (Summary)	417	(1)
Appeals	418	(19)
Standards of Review	418	(1)
Appeals from State Trial Courts	419	(1)
Appeal Bonds	420	(1)
Appeals From Unlimited Civil Case Judgments	420	(6)
The Notice of Appeal	420	(1)
Preparing the Record	421	(1)
The Reporter's Transcript	421	(1)
The Clerk's Transcript	422	(1)
Agreed Statement	423	(1)
Settled Statements	424	(1)
Briefing the Appeal: Form and Format	424	(2)
Appeals from Judgments in Limited Civil Cases	426	(1)
Petition for Review by the California Supreme Court	427	(1)
Appeals from the Federal District Courts	428	(1)
Record on Appeal	428	(1)
Presenting the Appeal	428	(1)
Appeal to the United States Supreme Court	429	(1)
The Appellate Paralegal's Role	429	(1)
Conclusion	430	(1)
Discussion Questions	430	(1)
Online Projects	430	(1)
Assignment	430	(1)
Exhibit 28.1---State Court Notice of Appeal	431	(1)
Exhibit 28.2---State Appellate Civil Case Information Statement	432	(2)
Exhibit 28.3---State Notice Designating Record on Appeal	434	(3)
Provisional Remedies and Extraordinary Writs	437	(23)
Provisional Remedies	437	(4)
Injunctions	437	(2)
Receiverships	439	(1)
Claim and Delivery	440	(1)
Attachment	440	(1)
Extraordinary Writs	441	(1)
Writ of Mandamus	441	(1)
Writ of Administrative Mandamus	441	(1)
Writ of Prohibition	442	(1)
Writ of Certiorari	442	(1)
The Paralegal's Role in Obtaining Provisional Remedies and Writ Practice	442	(1)
Conclusion	442	(1)
Discussion Questions	443	(1)
Online Projects	443	(1)
Assignment	443	(1)
Exhibit 29.1---Federal Court Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause	444	(2)
Exhibit 29.2---State Court Official Form Ex Parte Application for Writ of Attachment	446	(2)
Exhibit 29.3---State Court Official Form Notice of Application for Writ of Attachment	448	(3)
Exhibit 29.4---State Court Official Form Application for Writ of Attachment	451	(3)
Exhibit 29.5---State Court Official Form Order for Writ of Attachment	454	(2)
Exhibit 29.6---Superior Court Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandate	456	(4)
Appendix	460	(13)
Glossary	473	(10)
Index	483