Law A 502, Fall-Winter 2003
Civil Procedure I

Resources

From the Prof

This page contains additional assigned reading, background information and "conceptual framework" diagrams that may help you in organizing the concepts that we will be studying.

The Very Basics of Legal Interviewing

The Very Basics of Legal Interviewing

Rules of Professional Conduct

Rules of Professional Conduct

Conceptual Framework Diagrams:

1. Choosing A Court

Overview
Federal Court Subject Matter Jurisdiction
State Court Territorial (Personal) Jurisdiction: Overview
Territorial Jurisdiction Post-Shaffer

2. Trial

Burden of Proof
Burden of Persuasion
Controlling the Jury - The Jury's Conclusions
Controlling the Jury - Flow of Information
Motion for New Trial

3. Appeals

Final Judgment Rule
Scope of Review