Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals (Aspen College)

Features:

• balanced approach with just the right coverage, never oversimplified
• clear and concise explanations of complex rules governing litigation
• step-by-step process organizes materials around the entire litigation process
• tailored to the California rules
  • each chapter references a specific California statute for further study
  • California forms included throughout
• includes settlements and alternative forms of resolution
• study aids
  • bold-face terms defined in the glossary
  • numerous examples, charts, checklists, sample documents
  • chapter overviews and summaries
  • review questions
• text allows instructor flexibility in topic coverage while giving students a full overview
• litigation file at the end of the text
  • sample motions, pleadings, and discovery requests that make up a litigation case
• workbook on CD
  • answers to the questions posed in the workbook and book
  • a test bank of questions: true-false, short answer and essay
  • projects for research and writing
  • sample forms
  • suggested course outlines

• amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms
• text that incorporates social media tools as part of a litigation practice