Civil ProcedureThe second edition of Teply & Whitten's Civil Procedure updates all subject areas through 1999, with special emphasis on the developments in subject-matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, the Erie doctrine, joinder of claims & parties, & the latest amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Illustrations in each chapter assist students in moving from an abstract discussion of procedural rules & doctrines to a practical, working knowledge of procedure. They allow the presentation of complex material in a highly readable & comprehensible text. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL PROCEDURE | 13 |
Personal Jurisdiction and Service of ProcessContinued | 13 |
The Adversary System | 13 |
Copyright | |
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