Civil Procedure

by Stephen C. Yeazell

Its clear, straightforward writing style continues to make Civil Procedure accessible to students without oversimplifying the material it covers. An effective overview of procedure gives students a working knowledge of the system and offers techniques for statutory analysis. Civil Procedure's teachable structure features a clear organization, concisely edited cases--carefully chosen for first-year students--textual notes introducing and highlighting connections between sections, and practical problems. The casebook's shorter length assures that each class will completely cover the complex course material in limited hours, and a flexible organization adapts to a variety of teaching approaches.
The Eighth Edition introduces innovative new features that highlight important and engaging material. ""What's New Here?"" boxes briefly summarize key points emerging from cases, statutes, and rules. ""Implications"" boxes make brief statements about connections and extensions of doctrine, aimed at answering the perennial question students ask, ""How does this connect with the rest of the course?""; ""Perspectives"" boxes provide short explorations of cases' historical context and related developments, addressing the query, ""What does it mean that this happened at this historical moment?"" The material is updated throughout, and new material appears on Erie, pleading, discovery, arbitration, preclusion, class actions, and joinder. The Eighth Edition is available as an eBook as well as a print book.

Genres: Law, School, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Academic

928 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

posing hypothetical questions with no answers at the end of each chapter warrants rule 11 sanctions because the only conceivable purpose was to harass tired 1Ls.

[Danny Sitko · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of those books where everyone has read it, but nobody is saying that it’s good. I now see why.

If I had to read this alone, I’m not sure that I would have gotten past the table of contents. Thankfully my weekly book club discussions made it far more enjoyable. Usually with non-fiction like this you end up feeling like you’ve learned something, but ultimately this book poses more questions than it answers, leaving the reader pretty unsatisfied. Whomever was in charge of making diagrams for this book should be fired, they were appallingly bad and the reader would have been better served had they been in braille.

[Victoria]

nice and small textbook lol

[Keighly Butler · Rating 3 out of 5]

nobody kissed not even once

[Caroline Latta]

Gotta get to my book goal somehow LOL and we truly did read all of this.

[Hanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I <3 Civ Pro… but the notes & commentary were boooooring

[Julia Johnson]

this class was hard also justice for Neff

[Sophie Nye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for Civil Procedure. I don't have any particularly good or bad comments.

[Andy Hunter · Rating 1 out of 5]

counseled w the law girlies and determined law textbooks read front to back count for goodreads. one star for pain and suffering. happy new year bitches

[Clé]

as I outline preclusion, I only know that I am precluded from understanding civil procedure

[Mary Agnes Joens]

yes my law school textbooks are counting toward my reading goal because this was in fact the bulk of my reading from sept-dec lol

[Ubiquitousbastard · Rating 1 out of 5]

Glad to see everyone else hates this monstrosity almost as much as I do. Cases are basically worthless and nothing you will be tested on is adequately explained. But don't worry, there is plenty of useless information for you to read and waste your time with. GET A SUPPLEMENT if this book is forced on you.

[Abbey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was this book law school hazing? Because it felt like it

[Zach Welch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bottom Line: A clear textbook that covers the elementary issues and processes in Civil Procedure but may overly abridge/omit some cases.

Civil Procedure is the "first-principles" class for U.S. litigators. Accordingly, professors must choose textbooks that choose cover an arbitrary number of topics at an arbitrary level of the depth. I assume their is a spectrum of textbooks that are "too shallow" —ones that extensively abridge cases and content in order to appeal to a wider swath of students— to "too inclusory"—textbooks that try to cover doctrines and evolutions that are better left for more advanced classes.

Admitting that my interests in litigation and the history of the American legal system likely color my evaluation, I believe the authors likely error on the side of brevity. Many landmark Supreme Court cases are extensively abridged or omitted. For students—particularly my friends intended on careers in Transactional/Corporate law—this is no problem. I worry that I may be at a disadvantage compared to my peers in classes that opt for a more intense, more robust study. Some friends have textbooks that are two to three times the length. Let's hope quantity>quantity.

Still, the short readings were a boon all semester and I believe I understand the core elements of Civil Procedure and have a clear picture of the landscape of the American legal system. In all, a good textbook.

[AllyKate33 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My professor made this book enjoyable and understandable!

[Saba Rehman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needs more world building

[clémence · Rating 3 out of 5]

justice for iqbal☹️

[Annie Quinn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book to read if you’re wired and need to fall asleep!

The case about the guy who sued the city for unlawful seizure of his property instead of paying $10 to get his car out of the tow lot was wild though. Wish I was that petty. Main takeaway is that people sue over everything! Anyways, never want to read about a common nucleus of operative fact that arises from and relates to your mom ever again.

[Vidal Glassman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Textbook for 1L civil procedure. we started with the litigation process and then went into jurisdiction which the book contemplates as a pedagogical option. the cases are well edited, and the notes are pertinent. the exam Q's at the end of each chapter were good practice for finals.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this fairly enjoyable and readable given the content, especially as compared to other 1L texts. Casebook connect was great and useful alongside the text.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

needed more romance

[Claire · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible. Do not recommend.

[Lauren Evers · Rating 2 out of 5]

The cases are overedited like crazy. It makes personal jursidiction hard to follow without instruction. Why would you not include Walden v. Fiore?

[Corporate Clone · Rating 2 out of 5]

Iqbal ruined my life

[zoe]

boo law school (1L)

[Katie Greene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite casebook - did a good job of explaining cases, but there are some references to questions that don't exist and similar errors.

[anushka · Rating 3 out of 5]

purposeful availment????

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

If we are looking at it by the standards of textbooks, its not bad. its clear and helpful

[Gabby Zetino]

This should count towards my yearly reading goal. Is all.

[Alyssa Twedt-Gehlen · Rating 2 out of 5]

And what about Dodge’s story? We just abandoned him :(