About This Book

Civil Procedure: A Coursebook, Fourth Edition

Civil Procedure: A Coursebook, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for law students in civil procedure courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of civil procedure principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical civil procedure courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by law students and instructors in civil procedure courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of civil procedure, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of legal principles.

History and Editions

The Fourth Edition of Civil Procedure: A Coursebook has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest cases and materials relevant to current social issues. This edition includes new case treatments of personal jurisdiction in the Internet context, affirmative defenses (qualified immunity), class certification (stop and frisk policy), summary judgment (police shooting/qualified immunity), and issue preclusion (official misconduct). The book's accessibility, organization, and interior design support its innovative pedagogy, making it the ideal text for any civil procedure course.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Civil Procedure: A Coursebook are Joseph W. Glannon, Andrew M. Perlman, and Peter Raven-Hansen. Joseph W. Glannon is known for his clear and concise explanations of complex legal concepts. Andrew M. Perlman brings his expertise in civil procedure to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. Peter Raven-Hansen contributes to the book's comprehensive coverage of civil procedure topics.

Key Features

Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in civil procedure, including detailed explanations and examples.
Current Case Materials: The Fourth Edition includes new cases and materials that help students connect procedure to current social issues.
Accessible Pedagogy: The book's accessibility, organization, and interior design support its innovative pedagogy, making it easy to understand and navigate.
Connected eBook with Study Center: The Connected eBook provides lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities, practice questions from favorite study aids, an outline tool, and other helpful resources.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover with Access Card: ISBN-13: 9781543826258
Connected eBook with Study Center: Available through CasebookConnect (ISBN: 9781543826258)
Bundle with Connected Quizzing: Includes both print and digital versions (ISBN: 9781543814491)
Digital Bundle: Includes digital-only version (ISBN: 9781543835748)

Publication Details

Publisher: Aspen Publishing
Publication Date: January 31, 2021
Number of Pages: 1328
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

The Fourth Edition is the latest in a series of updates to the text. Previous editions have also been well-received by students and instructors.

Related ISBNs:

9781543826258 (Hardcover with Access Card)
9781543814491 (Bundle with Connected Quizzing)
9781543835748 (Digital Bundle)
9781543814491 (Connected Quizzing)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Civil Procedure: A Coursebook, Fourth Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.