Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals
- ISBN-10
- 0735502757
- ISBN-13
- 9780735502758
- Series
- Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 510
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-12
- Publisher
- Aspen Publishers
- Authors
- Thomas A. Mauet, Marlene A. Maerowitz
Description
This comprehensive, flexible, step-by-step text covers all stages of the litigation process for paralegals -- from initial fact-gathering, through all the pretrial steps, to post-judgment proceedings. Students will find chapter coverage to include: Introduction to Litigation; Informal Fact gathering and Investigation; Case Evaluation and Strategy; Parties and Jurisdiction; Pleadings; Law and Motions; Motion Practice; Provisional Remedies; Evidence; Discovery; Settlements; Trial Preparation, Trial, and Appeal; Enforcements of Judgements; and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Of Special Interest: -- to make the book more accessible, each chapter includes: -- chapter objectives and introductions -- numerous examples, charts, lists, and sample documents -- key terms highlighted in the text -- review questions -- the book provides easy-to-follow steps and explains the process so that students are not just following the rules but are also understanding what the rules mean. -- the accompanying workbook disk offers a flexible way to integrate practical applications into the litigation course. Features of the Third Edition: -- using the Internet for fact-gathering, locating witnesses and finding other information has been integrated into the text. -- material on using computers in the law office has been expanded and updated. -- alternative Dispute Resolution section has been expanded and updated. -- the material found on the workbook disk has been extensively revised to include using computers to complete assignments and store information, more self-study problems and assignments, and a more readable format and design.
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- 2001-12-01
- - pages
- Paperback
- Aspen Publishers
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