The Power of Procedure

by Nan D. Hunter

How do you show your students the dynamic application of Civil Procedure in litigation? This new paperback reference supplies the perfect vehicle, using actual litigation documents from the Jones v. Clinton case to demonstrate The Power of Procedure. The author skillfully utilizes engrossing documents to illustrate key the text offers a holistic view of the federal litigation process by tracking the major points of procedural law through edited and annotated pleadings, motions, and other documents from Jones v. Clinton, with notes and commentary includes complaint, answer, Rule 12(c) motion, extensive discovery documents, summary judgment motion (with a comparison to Rule 12(c), and amendment materials, as well as other documents students see for themselves the sophistication of procedural issues as the case evolves. For effective teaching and learning, the text

a brief introduction to each chapter to put the stage of litigation covered in that chapter in context text boxes within doucments to raise questions or point out noteworthy aspects and procedural points notes and comments at the end of each chapter, with hypotheticals, to build on the material covered.

Genres: Law, History

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2002

Reviews

[Emma]

law school shitposting

[Stephanie Rexing · Rating 2 out of 5]

had to read for class so it was only mildly amusing to see all the details of the Jones v Clinton Saga

[Arianna Laufer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book - SO important

[HeatherIlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read this in conjunction with my CivPro II class. I thought it provided some good examples of CivPro II concepts and was an interesting insight into the legal aspects of Jones v. Clinton.

[Julio · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very engaging book which definitely helps you conceptualize civil procedure in practice better!