Federal Civil Procedure Before Trial, 5th Circuit Edition by Judge David Hittner, Judge William W Schwarzer, Judge A. Wallace Tashima and James M. Wagstaffe This authoritative procedural guide on pretrial practice in federal courts in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, contains comprehensive coverage of federal court jurisdiction, together with detailed focus on removal and remand, pleadings, motion practice and discovery, and all other pretrial stages of a lawsuit. Key cites to federal statutes, rules and cases are included, plus invaluable court-tested forms and practice pointers that reflect years of litigation experience. Summary of Contents Subject Matter Jurisdiction Federal Question Jurisdiction Diversity Jurisdiction Removal Jurisdiction Special Jurisdictional Limitations Personal Jurisdiction Venue Service of Process Defaults Parties Pleadings Attacking the Pleadings Actions With Special Procedural Requirements Discovery Motion Practice Injunctions Summary Judgment Pretrial Conference and Settlement Procedures Other Motions and Procedures Sanctions Tables: Cases, Statutes & Rules Index Available Format: Print

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