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Understanding Civil Procedure: The California Edition Walter W. Heiser ISBN 9780769851563

The California edition builds on the latest edition of the widely respected treatise Understanding Civil Procedure by examining California’s distinctive approach to procedural law. Each chapter begins with a discussion of federal doctrine, followed by a detailed section explaining California’s perspective on the same topic. While primarily designed as a reference for law students studying civil procedure in California, the book’s coverage of recent developments may also prove valuable to practicing attorneys.

The treatise is grounded in the principle that understanding civil procedure requires knowing why: why the rules exist, and why they are applied in particular ways. It presents the foundational principles of civil procedure clearly and systematically, reflecting the authors’ belief that students can grasp complex concepts without oversimplification.

In addition to discussing key civil procedure cases—many of which support the most widely used casebooks—the text provides references to secondary sources and illustrative cases for readers who wish to explore topics in greater depth, making it both a practical guide and a comprehensive resource for further study.

Understanding Civil Procedure: The California Edition Walter W. Heiser ISBN 9780769851563, 978-0769851563 & 9780769888521

Authors
Walter W. Heiser
Gene R. Shreve
Peter Raven-Hansen
Charles Gardner Geyh