Allen, Michael, P.

An illustrated guide to civil procedure. / Michael P. Allen, Michael Finch. - 2nd ed. - New York: Aspen Publishers, 2011. - xix, 274, [6] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

Contents: 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 --

9780735509535 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0735509530 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Civil procedure--United States.

KF8840.A74

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