Civil Litigation

Book Description
The Civil Litigation authors present legal principles and their application to litigation work in a very practical manner, making it easier to grasp the many concepts involved. The litigation process is covered in detail in a host of contexts so the reader can understand the relationship of litigation to other legal specialties. Sample documents such as complaints, answers, interrogatories and deposition summaries are presented and explained in relevant chapters, giving readers familiarity with documents they will encounter in the litigation law office setting. Several features in each chapter help reinforce the material. Questions for Review help the reader recall the important legal concepts of the chapter. Questions for Analysis promote understanding and application of the material to factual situations, and chapter exercises and projects provide the chance to apply the chapter material to such projects as drafting sample documents. In particular, an exercise in each chapter relates to a single case, giving students the opportunity to work it from beginning to end, simulating an on-the-job experience. Unique to this book is the on-line availability of state-specific supplements covering state law and practice for several states including California, New York, Ohio, Florida, and Texas.


Book Info
(West, Thomson Learning) Textbook for paralegals combining theory and practice in civil litigation. Includes practical assignments for students, and is designed for modern paralegals who will use the Internet and other technologies as part of their work. Previous edition not cited. DLC: Civil procedure--United States.


About the Author
Peggy Kerley is a Paralegal Instructor at Southeastern Paralegal Institute and an Adjunct Paralegal Instructor at Southern Methodist University, both in Dallas, Texas. She has more than thirty years of legal experience and is currently a freelance paralegal and owner of a computerized depostition summary business. Ms. Kerley received her undergraduate degree in Political Economy from the University of Texas at Dallas, and her paralegal certification from the University of Oklahoma. She is a member of the Dallas Association of Legal Assistants.


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Civil Litigation, Fourth Edition is a practical and thorough textbook written specifically for paralegal students. It combines legal principles and the application of those principles in litigation practice, teaching students the information and skills they need to succeed in all areas of law. The litigation process is expertly detailed in a variety of contexts so that students can understand the relevance of litigation to other legal specialities such as personal injury, real estate, employment, and intellectual property law. Sample legal documents such as complaints, answers, interrogatories, and deposition summaries are presented and thoroughly explained in relevant chapters. The authors emphasize the use of technology in specific areas of litigation, as well as important Web sites and assignments requiring use of the Internet. Finally, this edition features an exercise in each chapter that relates to a single case, giving students the chance to work a case from beginning to end, much like they would in a law office.


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