Rev. ed. of: Introduction to civil procedure. c2006.
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The study of civil procedure -- Personal jurisdiction -- Notice and opportunity to be heard -- Subject matter jurisdiction -- Venue -- Challenging the selection of forum -- Pleadings, amended pleadings, and judgments based upon pleadings -- Discovery and judicial management of litigation -- Adjudication and related motions -- The erie doctrine(s) -- The preclusion doctrines -- Defining the scope of litigation : joinder rules and subject matter jurisdiction -- Special multiparty litigation -- Appellate review