Civil Procedure
Stephen C. Yeazell, Joanna C. Schwartz · 10th
Complete case list for Yeazell & Schwartz, the Civil Procedure casebook by Stephen C. Yeazell (10th Edition)
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Established the principle of federalism in federal courts.
pp. pp. 16-30
Clarified the application of the Erie Doctrine.
pp. pp. 31-50
Addressed diversity of citizenship requirement.
pp. pp. 51-70
Discussed the relationship between state and federal law.
pp. pp. 71-90
Introduced the minimum contacts standard.
pp. pp. 91-110
Elaborated on purposeful availment.
pp. pp. 111-130
Explored the statutory authority for transfers.
pp. pp. 131-150
Examined forum non conveniens.
pp. pp. 151-170
Established the plausibility standard for pleadings.
pp. pp. 171-190
Further defined the standard for evaluating complaints.
pp. pp. 191-210
Set limits on discovery and attorney work product.
pp. pp. 211-230
Addressed electronic discovery and sanctions.
pp. pp. 231-250
Clarified the standard for granting summary judgment.
pp. pp. 251-270
Discussed the burden of proof in summary judgment.
pp. pp. 271-290
Explored jury selection and impartiality.
pp. pp. 291-310
Examined standing and parental rights in litigation.
pp. pp. 311-330
Addressed justiciability and political questions.
Defined concepts of claim preclusion and issue preclusion.
pp. pp. 351-370
Clarified the finality requirement for appeals.
pp. pp. 371-390
Discussed appealability of non-final orders.
pp. pp. 391-410
Established the principle of judicial review.
pp. pp. 411-430
Analyzed the limits of executive privilege.
Professors assign Yeazell & Schwartz for its comprehensive treatment of civil procedure fundamentals, blending theory with practical application. Its structured approach facilitates students' understanding of complex procedural rules and concepts through landmark cases and critical analysis.