Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation by Peggy N. Kerley, published by Thomson/Delmar Learning in July 2004, is a comprehensive resource that presents legal principles and their application to litigation work in a practical manner. This fourth edition, spanning 510 pages, offers a detailed exploration of the litigation process across various contexts, helping readers understand its relationship to other legal specialties. The book includes sample documents such as complaints, answers, and deposition summaries, providing familiarity with essential materials encountered in a litigation law office.
Readers will find several features designed to reinforce their understanding of legal concepts, including review questions and analysis prompts that encourage application of the material to real-world scenarios. Chapter exercises and projects allow for hands-on experience, particularly through a unique case study approach that simulates an on-the-job experience. Additionally, this edition offers online access to state-specific supplements covering laws and practices for states like California, New York, Ohio, Florida, and Texas, making it a valuable tool for those studying or working in the field of civil litigation.
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The Civil Litigation authors present legal principles and their application to litigation work in a very practical manner, making it easier to grasp the many concepts involved. The litigation process is covered in detail in a host of contexts so the reader can understand the relationship of litigation to other legal specialties. Sample documents such as complaints, answers, interrogatories and deposition summaries are presented and explained in relevant chapters, giving readers familiarity with documents they will encounter in the litigation law office setting. Several features in each chapter help reinforce the material. Questions for Review help the reader recall the important legal concepts of the chapter. Questions for Analysis promote understanding and application of the material to factual situations, and chapter exercises and projects provide the chance to apply the chapter material to such projects as drafting sample documents. In particular, an exercise in each chapter relates to a single case, giving students the opportunity to work it from beginning to end, simulating an on-the-job experience. Unique to this book is the on-line availability of state-specific supplements covering state law and practice for several states including California, New York, Ohio, Florida, and Texas.
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