Civil Procedure

by Stephen C. Yeazell

Civil Procedure, 11th edition by Yeazell, Schwartz, and Carroll provides students with a working knowledge of the procedural system. In Civil Procedure, the authors employ a pedagogical style that offers flexible organization at a manageable length. The book introduces students to the procedural system and provides them with techniques of statutory analysis. The included cases are factually interesting and do not involve substantive matters beyond the experience of first-year students. The problems following the cases present real-life issues. Finally, the book incorporates a number of dissenting opinions to dispel the notion that procedural disputes always present clear-cut issues.

New to the Eleventh  

Addition of co-author Professor Maureen Carroll of Michigan Law School, an expert in civil procedure, class actions, and civil rights litigation, and an award-winning teacher. Updated personal jurisdiction chapter with streamlined opinion excerpts and additional cases reflecting the Supreme Court’s most recent decisions and cutting-edge jurisdictional questions. Increased attention to settlement dynamics and pressures throughout the book. Addition of contemporary cases that illuminate the impacts of civil procedure on issues of race, gender, and civil rights. Updated statistics and information about civil litigation in the United States, including the high proportion of unrepresented litigants.
Professors and students will benefit Teachable, well-structured casebook featuring a clear organization, concisely edited cases chosen to be readily accessible to first-year students, textual notes introducing each section that highlight connections between material, and practical problems Manageable length which allows the class to get through this complex course material in limited hours Flexible organization, adaptable to a variety of teaching approaches Clear, straightforward writing style, making the material accessible to students without oversimplifying Effective overview of the procedural system, which provides students with a working knowledge of the system and of techniques for statutory analysis Assessment questions and answers at the end of each chapter, to help students test their comprehension of the material  

Genres: Law, School, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Academic

Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 1992

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

posing hypothetical questions with no answers at the end of each chapter warrants rule 11 sanctions because the only conceivable purpose was to harass tired 1Ls.

[Danny Sitko · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of those books where everyone has read it, but nobody is saying that it’s good. I now see why.

If I had to read this alone, I’m not sure that I would have gotten past the table of contents. Thankfully my weekly book club discussions made it far more enjoyable. Usually with non-fiction like this you end up feeling like you’ve learned something, but ultimately this book poses more questions than it answers, leaving the reader pretty unsatisfied. Whomever was in charge of making diagrams for this book should be fired, they were appallingly bad and the reader would have been better served had they been in braille.

[Victoria]

nice and small textbook lol

[Julia Johnson]

this class sucked also justice for Neff

[Keighly Butler · Rating 3 out of 5]

nobody kissed not even once

[Caroline Latta]

Gotta get to my book goal somehow LOL and we truly did read all of this.

[Sophie Nye · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read for Civil Procedure. I don't have any particularly good or bad comments.

[Hanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I <3 Civ Pro… but the notes & commentary were boooooring

[Clé]

as I outline preclusion, I only know that I am precluded from understanding civil procedure

[Ubiquitousbastard · Rating 1 out of 5]

Glad to see everyone else hates this monstrosity almost as much as I do. Cases are basically worthless and nothing you will be tested on is adequately explained. But don't worry, there is plenty of useless information for you to read and waste your time with. GET A SUPPLEMENT if this book is forced on you.

[Abbey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was this book law school hazing? Because it felt like it

[Zach Welch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bottom Line: A clear textbook that covers the elementary issues and processes in Civil Procedure but may overly abridge/omit some cases.

Civil Procedure is the "first-principles" class for U.S. litigators. Accordingly, professors must choose textbooks that choose cover an arbitrary number of topics at an arbitrary level of the depth. I assume their is a spectrum of textbooks that are "too shallow" —ones that extensively abridge cases and content in order to appeal to a wider swath of students— to "too inclusory"—textbooks that try to cover doctrines and evolutions that are better left for more advanced classes.

Admitting that my interests in litigation and the history of the American legal system likely color my evaluation, I believe the authors likely error on the side of brevity. Many landmark Supreme Court cases are extensively abridged or omitted. For students—particularly my friends intended on careers in Transactional/Corporate law—this is no problem. I worry that I may be at a disadvantage compared to my peers in classes that opt for a more intense, more robust study. Some friends have textbooks that are two to three times the length. Let's hope quantity>quantity.

Still, the short readings were a boon all semester and I believe I understand the core elements of Civil Procedure and have a clear picture of the landscape of the American legal system. In all, a good textbook.

[AllyKate33 · Rating 5 out of 5]

My professor made this book enjoyable and understandable!

[Mary Agnes Joens]

yes my law school textbooks are counting toward my reading goal because this was in fact the bulk of my reading from sept-dec lol

[Saba Rehman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needs more world building

[clémence · Rating 3 out of 5]

justice for iqbal☹️

[David Steyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not my favorite Casebook as I felt that we spent as much time or more in the companion book, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. And instead of stating the rule in this book when referencing it, you had to have the companion book with you to look it up. It would also have been nice to have some sort of answer key for the questions. The professor does not do every question but knowing all the answers to the questions would supplement study.

[Annie Quinn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book to read if you’re wired and need to fall asleep!

The case about the guy who sued the city for unlawful seizure of his property instead of paying $10 to get his car out of the tow lot was wild though. Wish I was that petty. Main takeaway is that people sue over everything! Anyways, never want to read about a common nucleus of operative fact that arises from and relates to your mom ever again.

[Vidal Glassman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Textbook for 1L civil procedure. we started with the litigation process and then went into jurisdiction which the book contemplates as a pedagogical option. the cases are well edited, and the notes are pertinent. the exam Q's at the end of each chapter were good practice for finals.

[Mandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this fairly enjoyable and readable given the content, especially as compared to other 1L texts. Casebook connect was great and useful alongside the text.

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

needed more romance

[Claire · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible. Do not recommend.

[Lauren Evers · Rating 2 out of 5]

The cases are overedited like crazy. It makes personal jursidiction hard to follow without instruction. Why would you not include Walden v. Fiore?

[Corporate Clone · Rating 2 out of 5]

Iqbal ruined my life

[zoe]

boo law school (1L)

[Katie Greene · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite casebook - did a good job of explaining cases, but there are some references to questions that don't exist and similar errors.

[anushka · Rating 3 out of 5]

purposeful availment????

[Colleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

If we are looking at it by the standards of textbooks, its not bad. its clear and helpful

[Gabby Zetino]

This should count towards my yearly reading goal. Is all.

[Alyssa Twedt-Gehlen · Rating 2 out of 5]

And what about Dodge’s story? We just abandoned him :(