Fundamentals of litigation for paralegals

Synopsis

The new edition of 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 Inverstigtion; Case Evaluation and Strategy; Parties and Jurisdiction; Pleadings; Law and Motions; Motion Practice; Provisional Remedies; Evidence; Discovery; Settlements; Trial Preparation, Trial, Appeal. Features 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; and 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. New To 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 ha been expanded and updated; And The 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.