Black Letter Outline on Civil Procedure

Black Letter Outlines are designed to help a law student recognize and understand the basic principles and issues of law covered in a law school course. Black Letter Outlines can be used both as a study aid when preparing for classes and a review of the subject matter when studying for an examination. This outline covers: choosing the forum - personal jurisdiction; choosing the forum - subject matter jurisdiction; ascertaining applicable law; commencing the action - notice and service of process; pleasdings; joinder; obtaining information prior to trial - discovery; resolution without trial; pretrial judicial case management; trial; appellate review; and the binding, preclusive effects of judgments.