Civil Procedure: A Modern Approach

by Richard L. Marcus, Martin H. Redish, Edward F. Sherman

This book reflects the impact of contemporary developments in civil procedure without losing sight of the fact that much of civil procedure still concerns traditional rules and mechanisms and time-honored policies. The chronological order of this book roughly follows that of a lawsuit - preceding from the initial complaint and pleadings to appeal and effect of judgment. This book also examines the policies and mechanisms of the American adversary system, including criticisms of the system and the procedural innovations that attempt to remedy the shortcomings. The authors include interdisciplinary materials reflecting practices in other countries and various states to introduce readers to alternative ways of dealing with various procedural issues.

Genres: Law, Nonfiction

1181 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

Reviews

[Maggie Traubert · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was essential to my success in Civil Procedure as the 1,370 pages detailed the ins and outs of common law, federal rules, and more! I’ve never hated myself more than when I read Pennoyer v Neff in the 2nd week of school. Do not recommend. Alexis Fuentes you might enjoy the Erie Doctrine from Erie RR v Tompkins

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved my professor

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good textbook. Clear, definitive, exhaustive. Cases aren't edited as much as they could be, and you're gonna need the E&E to make sense of the second half of the book, but it does everything a civil procedure textbook should.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean - the book was a textbook. So not sure how to rate it any other way. It taught me what I needed to know. The teacher made the class, so this could have been saw dust I’d I would have enjoyed the topic.

[io · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Caleb · Rating 2 out of 5]

Way too long; professor's "course packet" was much more helpful (and concise).