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Civil Procedure (LAWS 1201)

Course Info

A broad survey of the procedural development of a lawsuit is undertaken, tracing the various steps from pleading and discovery to trials and judgments. Modern procedural issues involved in jurisdiction of the courts, venue, choice of law, and former adjudications are discussed. Throughout the course principal attention is given to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

In this guide, section-specific content is listed Advocates first with Barristers content following.

Instructor

Prof. Cassandra Robertson

Prof. Cassandra Burke Robertson is John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law and Director of the School of Law Center for Professional Ethics, who regularly teaches Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility and Secured Transactions. 

Syllabus

The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.

Textbook

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Study Aids

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CALI

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CALI (Computer Assisted Legal Instruction) Civil Procedure lessons

Audio Guides