Law

Annual update for recent California legislation, rules of court, and judicial decisions.
Loose-leaf binders located in the Law section on the first floor of the library.

This set includes step-by-step pretrial procedure guidance, beginning with client intake and continuing through commencing the action and bringing it to trial. This practice guide contains detailed coverage of jurisdiction, pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and more.
Loose-leaf binder located in Law section on the first floor of the library.

In Civil Trials and Evidence, judges and experienced practitioners guide you through the ground rules governing each trial procedure in a civil lawsuit in state court. The title cites statutes, rules of court, and the latest cases available. Analytical approaches to evidence and examination of witnesses and proven strategies, tactics, forms, time-saving tips, and step-by-step instructions are also included. Topics include:

Preparing for trial; Right to jury trial; Challenging the judge; Final chambers conference and motions in limine; Jury selection; Opening statement; Jury management during trial; Evidence; Direct examination; Cross-examination; Examination of expert witnesses; Motions during trial; Closing argument; Jury instructions; Jury deliberations; Nonjury trials; Verdicts, judgments, and costs; Posttrial motions.

Loose-leaf binder located in Law section on the first floor of the library.

Instant analysis, guidance, forms and practice tips covering every aspect of California pretrial civil procedure. Streamlined chapter organization, precise guidance on finding pertinent online information, cross-references to relevant content, icons classified by type, and checklists and forms.
Loose-leaf binder located in Law section on the first floor of the library. Updated twice a year.

Covers procedures to be followed in a civil case, from the preliminary steps through appellate review. practice-oriented treatment of civil law in California....providing analysis of relevant statutes, rules, regulations, and reported decisions. Includes strategic recommendation,s tactics or pitfalls, cross-references, procedural checklists, forms, electronic forms on CD, research references, index to text and forms.
Loose-leaf binder located in Law section on the first floor of the library.