About the Book

Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals

Fourth Edition

Marlene A. Maerowitz

Thomas. A. Mauet

2010. Approx. 528 pages. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-7355-8729-8. Includes student workbook on CD. Instructor's Manual with Test Bank and PowerPoint slides. (Ancillary materials also included on CD-ROM.)

About the Book

Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals, Fourth Edition, offers the same comprehensive coverage, clarity, and pedagogical richness of Maerowitz and Mauet's illustrious basic litigation textbook-tailored to the California rules.

To effectively train future litigators who will practice in California, this text features

complete coverage from the time the client walks into the office through trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions
succinct explanations that demystify and organize the complex rules that govern litigation
a step-by-step approach that walks the reader through the entire litigation process
bold-faced legal terms defined in the glossary
numerous examples throughout the text
charts, checklists, sample documents, chapter overviews, summaries, and review questions to help students to digest, review, and master the material
references in each chapter to the specific California statute at issue
relevant California forms throughout the text
flexible organization that adapts to different time parameters and teaching goals
a complimentary workbook on CD that provides case scenarios based on California law and Judicial Council forms
a detailed Instructor's Manual that provides answers to questions posed in the workbook and book; a test bank of questions that include true-false, short answer, and essay questions; projects for research and writing, sample forms, and suggested course outlines

Updated to conform to changes in California law, the Fourth Edition includes:

additional forms and checklists
recent developments regarding e-discovery rules
timely coverage of litigation-related California research tools
a revised hypothetical case file in the appendix with complete documentation of a litigation from inception to conclusion

Written with the paralegal student in mind, Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals, Fourth Edition, is the complete package: impeccable pedigree, eminently clear writing, well-crafted examples and exercises, a complete case file, case study, forms, and a detailed Instructor's Manual.

Preface / Sample Chapters

Preface
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