An illustrated guide to civil procedure /
Michael P. Allen, Michael Finch.
- 2nd ed.
- New York : Aspen Publishers, c2011.
- xix, 274, [11] p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + teacher's manual.
Includes index.
Origins of the lawsuit -- Selecting the local for litigation -- Deciding whether to sue in federal or state court -- Venue : a final decision about the forum -- Choosing the law that governs a suit -- Commencing the lawsuit -- The opening defense -- Prelude to discovery -- Gathering evidence and refining strategy : the discovery process -- Joinder & amendment -- Summary judgment -- Trial -- Final resolution.