LAW 9000 - Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure examines the foundational topics of jurisdiction, both personal and subject matter, including venue, forum non conveniens, forum transfer and the application of state law in federal courts (Erie). The course also tracks a lawsuit from filing through verdict, including the study of pleadings and motions, discovery and pretrial litigation, summary judgment, trial and post-verdict motions, and finality. This course also includes an introduction to procedural due process rights. Credit(s): 4