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Title
Learning civil procedure / by Jeffrey W. Stempel, Steven Baicker-McKee, Brooke D. Coleman, David F. Herr, Michael J. Kaufman.
Published
St. Paul, MN : West, [2013]
Copyright
©2013
Call Number
KF277.P7 L42 2013
ISBN
031427877X
9780314278777
9780314278777
Description
xlvi, 947 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)992033672
Note
"Learning series."
Includes index.
Includes index.
Record Appears in
Added Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
v
Preface
vii
Table of Cases
xxix
Study Guide
xxxix
Unit I Unit Overview: Forum Selection Issues
1
ch. 1
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
4
Key Concepts
4
Introduction
4
Constitutional Structure of the Federal Courts
6
Constitution: Art. III
6
Federal Question Jurisdiction: Cases Arising Under Federal Law
10
Key Concepts
10
Introduction
10
A.
Constitutional Grant of Federal-Question Jurisdiction
11
B.
Congressional Grant of Federal-Question Jurisdiction to the Lower Federal Courts
12
28 U.S.C. S 1331: Federal Question Jurisdiction
12
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. v. Mottle; 211 U.S. 149 (1908)
13
Case Analysis & Questions
16
Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Thompson, 478 U.S. 804 (1986)
24
Case Analysis & Questions
27
Diversity Jurisdiction
31
Key Concepts
31
Introduction
31
A.
Constitutional Grant of Diversity Jurisdiction
31
Constitution: Art III, [§]2
31
B.
Limited Congressional Grant of Diversity Jurisdiction
32
28 U.S.C. [§] 1332 Diversity of citizenship; amount in controversy
32
Mas v. Perry 489 F.2d 1396 (5th Cir.), cert. denied, 419 U.S. 842 (1974)
34
Case Analysis & Questions
37
28 U.S.C. S 1332(c)(1)
38
28 USC 5 1332(a)
41
C.
Judicially-Created Exceptions to Diversity Jurisdiction
46
D.
Congressional Exceptions to the General Diversity Rules
48
Supplemental Jurisdiction
49
Key Concepts
49
Introduction
49
A.
Pendent Claim Jurisdiction.
50
B.
Pendent Party Jurisdiction
51
C.
Ancillary Jurisdiction
53
D.
Supplemental Jurisdiction General Rule: Section 1367(a) and (c)
55
28 U.S.C. [§] 1367(a) and (c): Supplemental Jurisdiction
55
E.
Supplemental Jurisdiction Exception: Section 1367(b)
58
[§] 1367(6): Supplemental Jurisdiction
58
Litigating Subject Matter Jurisdiction
63
A.
Litigating Subject Matter Jurisdiction: Objections and Waiver
63
B.
Litigating Subject Matter Jurisdiction: the Choice to File in Federal Court
66
Removal and Remand
66
Introduction
66
Key Concepts
66
28 U.S.C. [§] 1441(a)-(c): Removal of Civil Actions
67
A.
Exceptions to Removal where the only Jurisdictional Basis is Diversity
69
B.
Process of Removal and Remand
70
Additional Exercises
72
Quick Summary
75
ch. 2
Due Process: Personal Jurisdiction, Notice and Opportunity To Be Heard
76
Key Concepts
76
Introduction
76
Personal Jurisdiction
76
A.
Historic Basis for Personal Jurisdiction
76
B.
Personal Jurisdiction and Due Process
77
C.
Analytical Structure of Personal Jurisdiction
78
D.
Personal Jurisdiction Law of the Forum
80
E.
Constitutionality of the Assertion of Personal Jurisdiction
90
International Shoe Co. v. State of Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945)
90
735 ILCS 5/2-209 Act submitting to jurisdiction-Process
100
World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson, 444 U.S. 286 (1980)
104
Personal Jurisdiction in Federal Court
118
Rule 4(k): Territorial Limits of Effective Service
119
Additional Exercises
122
Due Process: Notice
123
Introduction
123
Key Concepts
123
A.
Mechanics of Service of Process
124
Rule 4(a)(1): Summons
125
Rule 4(c): Service
126
B.
Proper Methods of Service of Process Under Federal and State Rules
130
Introduction
130
Rule 4(d): Waiving Service
130
Rule 4(e)(2)(a): Serving an Individual within a Judicial District of the United States.
132
Rule 4(e)(2)(b): Serving an Individual within a Judicial District of the United States
133
Rule 4(e)(2)(c) & 4(h): Serving an Individual within a Judicial District of the United States
135
Serving a Corporation, Partnership, or Association
135
Rule 4(e)(1); 4(g) & 4(n): Serving an Individual within a Judicial District of the United States
137
Serving a Minor or an Incompetent Person
137
Asserting Jurisdiction over Property or Assets
138
C.
Constitutionality of Methods of Notice
143
Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950)
144
Case Analysis & Questions
146
Due Process: Opportunity To Be Heard
149
Key Concepts
149
Introduction
149
A.
right to a hearing-at a meaningful time
150
B.
Exceptions to the Right to a Pre-Deprivation Hearing
153
C.
Nature of the Hearing
156
Additional Exercises
156
Quick Summary
159
ch. 3
Venue and Related Issues
161
Key Concepts
161
Introduction
161
28 U.S.C. [§] 1391(6): Venue generally
162
A.
Proper Venue in Federal Court
162
28 U.S.C. [§] 1391 (c) & (d)
164
[§] 1391(c) Residency-For all venue purposes
164
B.
Transferring Venue
171
28 U.S.C. [§] 1404(a): Change of Venue
172
C.
Forum Non Conveniens
177
D.
Multidistrict Litigation Transfers
179
28 U.S.C. [§] 1407(a): Multidistrict Litigation
180
Additional Exercises
181
Quick Summary
182
ch. 4
Applicable Law in Civil Litigation: The Erie Doctrine and Choice of Law
183
Key Concepts
Introduction
183
28 U.S.C. [§] 1652 State Laws as Rules of Decision
184
Pre-Erie World
184
Tompkins-Erie Railroad Litigation
185
Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938)
187
Explanation-The Wake of Erie
193
Reed Concurrence
194
Erie's Immediate Aftermath
195
Applying Erie
195
Federal Common Law
199
York-and its Wake
202
"Outcome Determinative" Test of York-and its Progeny
202
Had the Erie Pendulum Swung Too Far? The Court's Mid-21st Century Counter-Revolution of Sorts
205
Byrd v. Blue Ridge
205
Hanna v. Plumer
208
Immediate Aftermath of Hanna
212
Limits of Hanna: Walker v. Armco Steel
212
Applying Erie in Light of Hanna: The Two-Track Approach
213
All Quiet on the Erie Front-Until Gasperini
214
Shady Grove-21st Century Approach to the Erie Doctine?
215
Shady Grove Orthopedic Associates, P.A. v. Allstate Insurance Company, 130 S. Ct. 1431 (2010)
216
Case Questions & Analysis
234
Applying Erie Today
235
"Horizontal" Choice of Law and Erie-Choosing Applicable State Law
238
Mainstream Choice of Law Methodologies
240
Choice of Law Methodology
242
Lex Loci Delecti
242
ALI Second Restatement
242
Center of Gravity
243
Interest Analysis
243
Choice-Influencing Factors
244
Consequences-Based Choice of Law
244
Area of Pronounced Discretion
244
Way Out of the Labrynth? Choice of Law Agreements
247
Additional Exercises
247
Quick Summary
252
Unit II Unit Overview: Commencement of a Case
252
ch. 5
Rule 11: Signature of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Sanctions
259
Key Concepts
259
Introduction
259
Further Reading
261
A.
Rule
262
1.
Rule 11(a): Signature
262
2.
Rule 11(b): Representations to the Court
263
Further Explanation
265
1.
Improper Purpose
266
2.
Warranted by Existing Law
267
3.
Factual Contentions Have Evidentiary Support
270
4.
Denials of Factual Contentions
275
3.
Rule 11(c): Sanctions
277
1.
Sanctions Generally
279
2.
Motions for Sanctions
281
3.
On the Court's Initiative
283
4.
Nature of a Sanction
285
5.
Limitations on Monetary Sanctions
287
6.
Requirements for an Order
289
4.
Rule 11(d): Inapplicability to Discovery
290
Additional Exercises
290
Quick Summary
292
ch. 6
Rules 8 & 9: Pleading
293
Key Concepts
293
Introduction
293
A.
Rule 8(a): Claim for Relief
294
Further Explanation: The Evolution of Pleading Standards
297
Ashcroft v. leibol 556 U.S. 662 (2009)
302
Case Analysis & Questions
308
B.
Rule 9(b): Pleading speical Matters
317
C.
Rule 8(b): Defenses: Admissions and Denials
319
D.
Rule 8(c): Affirmative Defenses
324
E.
Rule 8(d) & 8(e)
327
d.
Pleading to Be Concise and Direct; Alternative Statements; Inconsistency
328
e.
Construing Pleadings
328
Additional Exercises
329
Quick Summary
337
ch. 7
Rules 12, 41 & 55: Responsive Pleadings; Pre-Trial Motions Challenging the Complaint; Default Judgment and Voluntary and Involuntary Dismissal
338
Key Concepts
338
Introduction
338
A.
Rule 12
339
1.
Rule 12(a): Time to Serve a Responsive Pleading
340
2.
Rule 12(b): How to Present Defenses
344
3.
Rule 12(g) & (h): Joining Motions & Waiving & Preserving Certain Defenses
345
g.
Joining Motions
346
h.
Waiving and Preserving Certain Defenses
346
4.
Rule 12(i): Hearing Before Trial
350
5.
Rule 12(e) & 12(f): Motion for a More Definite Statement & Motion to Strike
352
e.
Motion for a More Definite Statement
352
f.
Motion to Strike
352
6.
Rule 12(c) & 12(d): Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings & Result of Presenting Mattters Outside the Pleadings
355
c.
Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
355
d.
Result of Presenting Matters Outside the Pleadings
355
B.
Rule 55: Default Judgment.
357
Rule 55: Default; Default Judgment
357
C.
Rule 41: Voluntary and Involuntary Dismissal
361
Rule 41 (a) & (b): Dismissal of Actions
361
Additional Exercises
365
Quick Summary
370
ch. 8
Basic Joinder
371
A.
Rules
372
B.
Joinder of Claims
373
Rule 18(a): Joinder of Claims
373
Rule 20(a)(1): Permissive Joinder of Parties
374
Rule 20(a)(2): Joinder of Parties as Defendants
376
Rule 13(a): Counterclaim and Crossclaim
377
Rule 13(g): Crossclaim Against a Coparty
380
Rule 14: Third-Party Practice
382
Additional Exercises
388
Quick Summary
390
ch. 9
Complex Joinder and Class Actions
391
Key Concepts
391
Introduction
391
A.
Intervention
392
Rule 24: Intervention
393
1.
Rule 24(a): Intervention of Right
393
2.
Rule 24(b): Permissive Intervention
396
3.
Jurisdiction and Intervention
397
B.
Indispensable Parties
398
Rule 19(a)-(c): Required Joinder of Parties
399
1.
Parties Required to be Joined if Feasible
400
2.
Parties Who Are Required to be Joined, but Who Cannot Be Joined
402
C.
Interpleader
404
1.
Rule Interpleader
406
Rule 22: Interpleader
406
2.
Statutory Interpleader and the Expansion of Federal Court Power
407
28 U.S.C. 1335 Interpleader
408
a.
Statutory Interpleader Diversity
408
b.
Federal Power to Compel the Joinder of Claimants from Multiple Jurisdictions into One Interpleader Action
409
28 U.S.C. 2361 Process and Procedure
409
D.
Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdiction Act
411
E.
Class Actions
411
1.
Constitutional Requirements for Class Actions
413
a.
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
413
1.
Traditional Jurisdictional Bases for Class Actions
413
2.
Class Action Fairness Act
415
b.
Due Process Requirements for All Class Actions: Adequate Representation
417
Hansberry v. Lee, 311 U.S. 32 (1940)
418
Case Analysis & Questions
420
c.
Additional Due Process Requirements for Class Actions Seeking Primarily Monetary Damages
421
2.
Class Actions in Practice
422
Rule 23(a) & (b): Claims Actions
422
a.
Class Certification Requirements
422
b.
Class Certification and Due Process
426
Rule 23(c): Certification Order; Notice to Class Members; Judgment; Issue Classes; Subclasses
426
c.
Judicial Discretion in Managing Class Actions
429
Rule 23(d): Conducting the Action
429
d.
Class Action Settlements
430
Rule 23(e): Settlement, Voluntary Dismissal, or Compromise
430
Additional Exercises
431
Quick Summary
433
ch. 10
Rule 15: Amended and Supplemental Pleadings
434
Key Concepts
434
Introduction
434
A.
Rule
434
B.
Rule 15(a): Amendments Before Trial
435
C.
Rule 15(b): Amendments During and After Trial
440
Rule 15(b)
441
Amendments During and After Trial
441
D.
Rule 15(c): Relation Back of Amendments
443
Rule 15(c)(1)(A)
443
Rule 15(c)(1)(B)
444
Rule 15(c)(1)(C)
446
E.
Rule 15(d): Supplemental Pleadings
450
Additional Exercises
451
Quick Summary
455
Unit III Unit Overview: Development of the Case
456
ch. 11
Case Management
458
Key Concepts
458
A.
Background and Policy
458
B.
Rule 16 and Pretrial Conferences and Orders
460
Rule 16(a): Pretrial Conferences; Scheduling; Management
460
Rule 16(c) & (d)
461
c.
Attendance and Matters for Consideration at a Pretrial Conference
461
d.
Pretrial Orders
462
C.
Settlement
464
D.
ADR and its Role in Settlement
468
Summary Jury Trials
470
Mini-trials
471
Private Judging
472
Hybrid Methods
473
Quick Summary
474
ch. 12
Scope of Discovery
475
Introduction
475
A.
Rule
476
B.
Discovery Scope
477
1.
Rule 26(b): Discovery Scope and Limits
477
Rule 26(b)(1): Scope in General
477
C.
Limits on Discovery
479
1.
Trial Preparation Materials
480
Hickman v. Taylor, et al, 329 U.S. 495 (1947)
481
Case Analysis & Questions
491
Rule 26(b)(3): Trial Preparation: Materials
492
2.
Trial preparation: Experts
495
3.
Protecting Privileged or Trial Preparation Materials
498
a.
Attorney-Client Privilege
498
b.
Other Privileges
499
c.
Inadvertent Production
499
D.
Protective Orders
501
Rule 26(c): Protective Orders
501
E.
Conference of the Parties
503
F.
Timing and Sequence of Discovery
505
G.
Supplementing Discovery Responses
506
H.
Signing Disclosures and Discovery Requests, Responses and Objections
507
Flow Chart of Discovery Sequence
511
Additional Exercises
512
Quick Summary
515
ch. 13
Discovery Techniques
516
Key Concepts
516
Introduction
516
A.
Initial Disclosures
518
B.
Interrogatories
521
Rule 33: Interrogatories to Parties
521
1.
Interrogatories
522
2.
Responses to Interrogatories
525
3.
Use of Interrogatory Answers
527
4.
Option to Produce Documents
527
C.
Requests to Inspect Documents and Things
530
Rule 34: Producing Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Tangible Things, or Entering Onto Land, For Inspection and Other Purposes
530
1.
Document Requests
532
2.
Responses to Document Requests
534
3.
Making Documents Available for Inspection
535
D.
Requests for Admission
542
Rule 36: Requests for Admission
542
1.
Requests to Admit
544
2.
Responses to Requests
545
3.
Effects of Admissions
547
4.
Withdrawing or Amending an Admission
547
E.
Depositions
549
1.
Procedures for Depositions: Rule 30
550
Rule 30: Depositions by Oral Examination
550
2.
Use of Depositions: Rule 32
562
Rule 32: Using Depositions in Court Proceedings
562
3.
Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony: Rule 27
568
Rule 27: Depositions to Perpetuate Testimony
568
4.
Subpoenas: Rule 45
570
F.
Physical and Mental Examinations: Rule 35
574
Rule 35: Physical and Mental Examinations
574
G.
Expert Disclosures: Rule 26(a)(2)
576
H.
Pretrial Disclosures: Rule 26(a)(2)
578
Additional Exercises
582
Quick Summary
588
ch. 14
Enforcing Discovery Rights
592
Key Concepts
592
Introduction
592
A.
Rules
593
B.
Motion to Compel
594
Rule 37(a): Failure to Make Disclosures or to Cooperate in Discovery; Sanctions
594
C.
Failure to Comply with Court Order
598
Rule 37(b): Failure to Comply with a Court Order
598
D.
Immediate Sanctions for Failure to Disclose, Supplement, or Admit
601
Rule 37(c)
601
E.
Immediate Sanctions for Failure to Attend Deposition or Answer Discovery
604
Rule 37(d)
604
F.
Failure to Preserve ESI
608
Rule 37(e): Failure to Provide Electronically Stored Information
608
Additional Exercises
611
Quick Summary
613
Unit IV Unit Overview: The Adjudication Process
615
ch. 15
Jury Trial Right: The Seventh Amendment
617
Key Concepts
617
Introduction
617
Historical Background of the American Jury
618
Division of Labor Between Judge and Jury: The Fact/Law Distinction
619
Judges v. Juries: Conventional Wisdoms and Considerations
621
Seventh Amendment
622
Constitution: Amendment VII
623
Testing the Basic Concept
623
Fed. R. Civ. P. 38 Right to Jury Trial; Demand
626
Rule 38 has several significant components
626
Jury Trial Right and the Merger of Law & Equity
627
Beacon Theatres Case
628
Jury Trial Right and the Statutory and Administrative State
631
Ross v. Bernhard footnote - Are Juries Capable?
632
Juries in Discrimination Cases
633
Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers Local No. 391 v. Terry et at, 494 U.S. 558 (1990)
635
Some Loose Ends Regarding Jury Trial
653
Jury Composition
653
Jury Size
654
Demanding a Jury Trial 655 Unanimity
656
Jury Instructions and Deliberation
656
Additional Exercises
657
Quick Summary
660
ch. 16
Summary Judgment and Other Dispositive Motions
661
Key Concepts
661
Introduction
661
Rule 56(a): Motion for Summary Judgment or Partial Summary Judgment
663
Rule 56(g): Partial Summary Judgment
665
Some More Summary Judgment History
667
"Gloss" - and the Debates Surrounding Summary Judgment
669
1986: A Pivotal Year in Summary Judgment Practice
671
Matsushita
671
Distinction Between Direct and Circumstantial Evidence
672
Liberty Lobby
674
Celotex
677
Celotex-The Rest of the Story
684
Example of the Intersection of Product Liability Claims and Procedure
685
Wake of the Trilogy
689
Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372 (2007)
693
Be Careful What You Wish For
706
Rule 56(b): lime to File a Motion
709
Rule 56(c): Procedures
710
Rule 56(c)(2): Objection That a Fact is Not Supported by Admissible Evidence
711
Rule 56(c)(3): Materials Not Cited
711
Rule 56(c)(4): Affidavits or Declarations
712
Rule 56(d): When Facts Are Unavailable to the Nonmovant
714
Rule 56(e): Failing to Properly Support or Address a Fact
715
Rule 56(f): Judgment Independent of the Motion
716
Rule 56(h): Affidavit or Declaration Submitted in Bad Faith
716
Some Potential Trouble Spots in Summary Judgment Practice
717
Local Rules and Standing Orders
717
Point-Counterpoint
718
Motions to Strike
718
Sham Affidavits
719
Changes to the Deposition Transcript
719
Judicial Notice
719
Additional Exercises
720
Quick Summary
724
ch. 17
Trial
727
Key Concepts
727
Introduction
727
Path of Trial
729
Bifurcation as Trial Tactic
734
In Limine Motions
737
Final Pretrial Conference and Final Pretrial Order
737
Jury Selection (unless it is a bench trial)
737
Opening Statements
742
Presenting the Case-in-Chief: Use of Witnesses and Introduction of Evidence
742
Rules of Evidence and Battles Over Objections and Admissibility
744
"In Limine" Motions for Evidence Rulings Prior to Trial
746
Use of Technology at Trial
748
Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law (Rule 50)
749
Requests for Jury Instructions and the Verdict Form
752
Rule 49: Special Verdict; General Verdict and Questions
753
Closing Arguments
758
Jury Instructions and Jury Deliberation
758
Verdict and Possible Challenges
760
From Verdict to Judgment and Beyond
761
Additional Exercises
762
Quick Summary
764
ch. 18
Post-Trial Motions
765
A.
Background and Policy
765
B.
Available Post-trial motions
766
C.
Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law
767
Rule 50: (a) Judgment as a Matter of Law
767
D.
Motions for a New Trial
774
Rule 59 New Trial; Altering or Amending a Judgment
775
Rule 52(b): Findings and Conclusions by the Court; Judgment on Partial Findings
778
E.
Motions to Amend Findings
778
F.
Motions by the Victor
780
Taxation of Costs
780
Rule 54(d)(1): Costs Other Than Attorney's Fees
781
28 U.S.C. [§] 1920: Taxation of Costs
782
Recovery of Attorneys' Fees
786
Rule 54(d)(2): Attorney's Fees
786
G.
Motions to Reduce Award or Increase Award
789
H.
Motions to Amend Findings
791
I.
Relief from Final Judgments and Orders
793
Clerical Errors
793
Rule 60(a): Relief from a Judgment or Order
794
Rule 60(b): (b) Grounds for Relief from a Final Judgment, Order, or Proceeding
795
Grounds for Motion
796
Mistake, Inadvertence, Surprise, and Excusable Neglect [Rule 60(b)(1)]
796
Newly Discovered Evidence [Rule 60(b)(2)]
797
Void Judgment [Rule 60(b)(4)]
799
Satisfiction or Release or Judgment or change of Underlying Judgment [Rule 60(6)(5)]
800
Any Other Reason [Rule 60(b)(6)]
801
Timing or Rule 60 Motions
801
Rule 60(c) & (d)
802
Setting Aside Defaults and Vacating Default Judgments
803
Additional Exercises
806
Quick Summary
809
ch. 19
Appeals
810
Key Concepts
810
A.
Background and Overview
810
B.
Appellate Review and Systems
811
1.
Unitary Appeal Rule
812
28 U.S.C. [§] 1291: Final Decisions of District Courts
812
Statutes or rules allowing appeal as of right, without regard to finality
813
Rule 54(b): Judgment; Costs
814
Rule 23(f): Class Actions
815
Discretionary interlocutory appeals
816
Collateral Order Doctrine
816
Extraordinary Writs
818
2.
Appealability and Reviewability
819
3.
Standards of Review
820
Rule 52(a)(6): Setting Aside the Findings
823
4.
Review on the Board
823
5.
Appellate Court Jurisdiction
824
6.
Effect of Appeal on Trial Court Jurisdiction
827
7.
Importance of Rules
828
8.
Briefing and Argument
828
9.
Decision and Mandate
832
10.
Rehearing and further review
832
Quick Summary
835
ch. 20
Remedies, Judgments and Preclusion
836
Key Concepts
836
Introduction
836
Remedies
836
Word About Remedies
836
Law and Practice of Preliminary Injunctions
840
Rule 65(b): Temporary Restraining Order
841
Four Preliminary Injunctions Considerations
842
Variant Applications of the Four-Factor Test
845
Limits of Adjudication
846
Rule 57: Declaratory Judgment
846
28 U.S.C. [§] 2201 Creation of remedy
847
Importance of Obtaining and Collecting a Judgment
849
Rule 54(a) & (b): Judgment; Costs
851
Rule 58: Entering Judgment
851
Collecting Judgments
853
Rule 64: Seizing a Person or Property
853
Rule 69: Execution
854
Rule 70: Enforcing a Judgment for a Specific Act
854
Rule 71: Enforcing Relief For or Against a Nonparty
855
Types of Collection Actions
855
Preclusion: Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel
857
Introduction
857
Another Area Shaped by Caselaw More than Rules
857
But There is the Restatement of Judgments
858
Concept of Claim Preclusion/Res Judicata
858
Elements of Claim Preclusion
859
Concept of Issue Preclusion/Collateral Estoppel
860
Elements of Issue Preclusion/Collateral Estoppel
860
Illustrating Claim and Issue Preclusion
862
Relatedness: The Concept of a "Series" and the "Same Transaction or Occurrence"
864
Parklane Hosiery Co., Inc., et al. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979)
866
Taylor v. Sturgell, 553 U.S. 880 (2008)
879
Additional Exercises
893
Quick Summary
898
Overview of Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
899
Key Concepts
899
Study of Civil Procedure
899
Procedural Rules and the Rulemaking Process
900
Hierarchy of Construing the Federal Rules
901
Federal Procedural Statutes
903
Criminal-Civil Difference
904
Burdens of Proof and Standards of Proof
904
Disparate Positions, Disparate Resources, and Their Impact on Litigation
907
Rule 1: Scope and Purpose
909
Assessing the Case and Mapping Out a Strategy
909
Stages of Dispute Resolution and the Litigation Process
911
Litigation Planning-At the Beginning, Consider the End
913
Litigation as a Subset of Dispute Resolution
920
"Alternative"? Dispute Resolution (ADR)
920
Negotiation
921
Offers of Judgment and the Pretrial Settlement Process
924
Mediation
926
Early Neutral Evaluation
926
Arbitration
927
Mixed Methods or Hybrids
927
Short List of Useful Resources for Learning and Researching Civil Procedure
928
Quick Summary
930
Appendix: Map of United States Judicial Circuits
932
Index
933