<p> <b>Civil Procedure: Cases and Problems, Fourth Edition</b> offers both the classic and the more recent cases and thoughtful notes, questions and secondary materials. It places technical material in a larger thematic context, so that the students can appreciate the doctrinal and social significance of the individual cases and rules. Starting with due process of law, it emphasizes the constitutional underpinnings of procedural rules and the adversary system. </p> <p> <b>Illuminating the relationship between equality, accuracy, efficiency, and fundamental fairness to guide and inspire learning, Civil Procedure: Cases and Problems features:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>due process at the beginning of the book</b> to create a conceptual framework for understanding both jurisdiction and the procedural rules </li> <li> <b>constitutional context for understanding procedure </b>that sets the groundwork for advanced courses on Procedure and Federal Courts </li> <li> <b>coverage of the social and economic context underlying procedural reform</b> , particularly with regard to women, minorities and general financial constraints on access to the adversary system for the poor </li> <li> <b>lightly edited classic cases</b> that promote case analysis and preserve the language and subtlety of procedural jurisprudence </li> <li> <b>major Supreme Court precedents</b>, followed and complemented by lower court decisions to demonstrate core doctrinal principles </li> <li> <b>hypothetical problems</b> that open each chapter may be taught or skipped in accordance with different teaching objectives; the problems also double as practice exam questions </li> <li> <b>concise and focused notes that echo the Socratic Method </b>and prompt consideration of salient themes </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the Fourth Edition provides:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>recent style changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure</b>, comprehensively integrated into the casebook, including individual case notes for all cases interpreting operative language of the rules </li> <li> detailed coverage of the <b>Supreme Court's attempt to reform pleading practice in <i>Bell Atlantic </i></b>and analysis of the effects of the decision in lower courts </li> <li> extended coverage of new developments and scholarship in <b>e-discovery, complex litigation</b>, and <b>alternative dispute resolution</b> </li> <li> <b>updated and enhanced Teacher's Manual</b> that is ideal for new professors and includes notes for every principal case </li> </ul> <p> For an approach to Civil Procedure that creates context and connects procedure to its constitutional roots, turn to the <b>Fourth Edition</b> of this venerable casebook that features problems, great teaching cases, and contemporary issues of fairness. New professors and loyal users will especially appreciate the updated and revised <b>Teacher's Manual</b>. </p> <p> </p> <p> *Teacher’s Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Aspen Publishers at 800-950-5259 or legaledu@wolterskluwer.com. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

This Third Edition integrates all significant developments that have occurred since the last revision of this casebook in 2006. It includes a full discussion and analysis of all relevant opinions by the Supreme Court during the intervening Terms, as well as discussion of a host of important lower court opinions. In addition, revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are discussed in-depth. Also included are substantial note materials on the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005, the Multi-Party, Multi-Forum Trial Jurisdiction Act of 2002, recent amendments to the class action procedures under Rule 23, as well as discussion of various proposed rules changes, including those for electronic discovery.

This brand new book addresses the traditional issues in a contemporary context. Other than the essential Supreme Court chestnuts, nearly all of the cases contained in this book were decided in 2001 or 2000. These cases have been significantly edited to make them more accessible to first-year students and to allow faculty members to assign several cases for one class meeting -- making it possible to cover everything you want to cover in your civil procedure class. The authors, two of whom have been awarded a total of four Distinguished Teaching Awards at their host institution, also provide lots of problems in the Note materials for those professors who prefer to discuss the materials through the use of hypotheticals. To make this book even more attractive, the authors have prepared an extensive Teacher's Manual with lengthy discussion of the cases, why those cases were chosen, and various pedagogic suggestions with respect to the materials. The authors intend to supplement the book with an online set of interactive diagnostic materials that first-year students will find particularly helpful.

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<p> Offering a clear and straightforward presentation of content, excellent case selection, and over 200 class-tested problems, <b>Civil Procedure: Cases and Problems, Third Edition</b> is a book that teaches. Ides and May encourage students to apply the rules of procedure through problems, to develop their skills of doctrinal analysis through lightly edited cases, and to view the complex relationship between procedure and litigation both chronologically and in context. </p> <p> <b>A fresh approach to teaching, Civil Procedure: Cases and Problems, features</b> : </p> <ul> <li> clear introductions to concepts and rules, background information and context where appropriate </li> <li> a chronological organization, beginning with the filing of the suit, through appeals and the effect of judgment </li> <li> accessible presentation of the rules, beginning with rules-based material and gradually proceeding to more complex rules in the context of litigation </li> <li> an informative overview of Civil Procedure in the first chapter that orients students in the course content <ul> <li> a hypothetical case in the first chapter that illustrates and exemplifies each of the major topics of Civil Procedure </li> </ul> </li> <li> free-standing chapters that may be read or referenced out of order </li> <li> more than 230 up-to-date problems, interspersed throughout the text </li> <li> lightly edited cases that develop first-year students’ skills of doctrinal analysis </li> <li> an integrated treatment of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure </li> <li> a revised and updated Teacher’s Manual* that includes: <ul> <li> sample syllabi </li> <li> guidance for presenting casebook content </li> <li> analysis of the cases </li> <li> answers to the problems </li> <li> advice for handling difficult topics </li> <li> diagrams </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the revised Third Edition provides</b>: </p> <ul> <li> integration of the Restyled Federal Rules of Civil Procedure </li> <li> discussion of high-tech procedural developments, such as personal jurisdiction and the internet, e-filing, email service of process, and e-discovery </li> <li> major Supreme Court decisions, such as Bell Atlantic v. Twombly (pleading and Rule 12(b)(6), Taylor v. Sturgell (virtual representation), and Republic of Panama v. Pimentel (Rule 19) </li> <li> recent developments under the Class Action Fairness Act and Class Arbitrations </li> <li> challenging review problems at the end of each chapter </li> </ul> <p> No longer do you need to spend all of your class time explaining basic concepts. Here is a great teaching casebook that allows you to focus on the aspects of teaching that you most enjoy — like hypothetical scenarios, important cases, and discussing issues and topics of interest to you. </p> <p> <i>*Teaching materials are for professors only</i> </p> <p> </p>

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<p> Lively and engaging, <b>Civil Procedure, Second Edition</b>, breaks down the complex principles of Civil Procedure into its constituent parts, and then reassembles them into a cohesive model that students can readily grasp. Popular bar lecturer and casebook author <b>Richard Freer</b> offers an invaluable learning tool for students struggling to understand this challenging course. </p> <p> <b>Eminently suitable for use alongside any casebook, Civil Procedure, Second Edition, features:</b> </p> <ul> <li> <b>broad coverage</b> that reflects the topical content of the leading casebooks </li> <li> <b>defining the issue,</b> a chapter opener that clearly explains major concepts and places them in context </li> <li> <b>salient connections among related concepts,</b> (e.g., personal jurisdiction, subject matter jurisdiction, and venue are all discussed in terms of the overarching theme of selecting a court) </li> <li> <b>strategically positioned hypotheticals </b>that show students how to apply the doctrine and rules to the facts, particularly for difficult legal concepts such as aggregation and supplemental jurisdiction </li> <li> <b>analytical frameworks</b> on topics such as personal jurisdiction and Erie synthesize complex doctrine and suggest a format for addressing fact patterns </li> </ul> <p> <b>Updated throughout, the revised Second Edition of Civil Procedure incorporates:</b> </p> <ul> <li> the <b>restyled Federal Rules of Civil Procedure</b> </li> <li> commentary on case law concerning <b>discovery of electronically stored information </b> </li> <li> discussion of the <b>Class Action Fairness Act</b> </li> <li> <b><i>Grable & Sons Metal Products, Inc. v. Darue Engineering & Manufacturing,</i></b> the landmark opinion regarding federal question jurisdiction </li> <li> <b><i>Bell Atlantic v. Twombly</i></b>, impacting the traditional notice pleading of the Federal Rules </li> <li> expanded coverage of <b><i>Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Allapattah,</i></b> regarding diversity jurisdiction </li> </ul> <p> Written with wit, clarity, and a commitment to teaching, <b>Richard Freer’s Civil Procedure</b> shows students how the various doctrines fit together into a comprehensive and cohesive framework. </p> <p> <b>Students have found the book remarkably clear and helpful:</b> </p> <p> “an excellent guide to Civil Procedure. … I was essentially lost for the majority of my Civil Procedure class until I bought this book.” </p> <p> “… I find myself coming back to Freer’s book to clarify topics that are covered in my casebook.” </p> <p> “… full of examples and frameworks that assure success on your CivPro exam.” </p> <p> <i>From student reviews on Amazon.com.</i> </p> <p> </p> <p> <b>*A Teacher’s Manual may be available for this book. Teacher’s Manuals are a professional courtesy offered to professors only. For more information or to request a copy, please contact Aspen Publishers at 800-950-5259 or legaledu@wolterskluwer.com.</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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Civil Procedure: Cases, Text, Notes and Problems is designed for use in law school courses on Civil Procedure. This casebook begins with a comprehensive overview, followed by in-depth topical coverage. Its extensive textual discussion along with the cases, notes, questions, and problems helps students develop rapid comprehension of the subject. The problems throughout the casebook present students with the opportunity to apply the legal rules and policies studied in the previous materials in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts. This innovative approach provides both efficient and effective coverage of all the major areas of civil procedure, even in courses with reduced hours of credit. The 2008 second edition fully incorporates the new "re-styled" Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the latest "e-discovery" amendments, and the most recent decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court, including Grable, Exxon Mobil, and Bell Atlantic.

This casebook provides detailed information on federal courts law. The casebook provides the tools for fast, easy, on-point research. Part of the University Casebook Series®, it includes selected cases designed to illustrate the development of a body of law on a particular subject. Text and explanatory materials designed for law study accompany the cases.

This 1,200 page work is the established text in the rapidly expanding international civil litigation field. This third edition is comprehensively revised and expanded. It includes new sections on international commercial arbitration, choice of law, subject matter jurisdiction, and 28 U.S.C. 1782, as well as comparative materials on the Brussels Convention. The following subjects are treated in depth: Subject Matter Jurisdiction over International Disputes; Personal Jurisdiction over Foreign Defendants; Foreign Sovereign Immunity; Forum non conveniens; Forum Selection Clauses; Lis alibi pendens and Antisuit Injunctions; Legislative Jurisdiction; Extraterritoriality and Choice of Law; Act of State Doctrine; Foreign Sovereign Compulsion; Service of Process Abroad; Taking of Evidence Abroad and Extraterritorial Discovery; Recognition of Foreign Judgments; and International Commercial Arbitration.