American Civil Procedure: An Introduction

Yale Contemporary Law Series

by Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., Michele Taruffo

Discussing both specifics and broader themes this book describes and analyzes civil litigation in the United States. The book explains (without legalese) jury trial, adversary system, the power of the courts to make law as well as to declare it, and the role of civil justice in government.

Genres: Law

240 pages, Hardcover

First published September 22, 1993

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice clear description of main structure of US justice system, its proceedings, and particularities.