2008 Federal Civil Rules Booklet
Effective Dec. 1, 2007, the new “Restyle Amendments” completely rewrote the text of Rules 1 through 86 and the Appendix of Forms; there are also Style/Substantive Amendments to Rules 4, 9, 11, 14, 16, 26, 30, 31, 40, 71.1, and 78 and new Rule 5.2
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ISBN-10: 1934852007
ISBN-13: 9781934852002
Pub. Date: Dec. 1, 2007
Size: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.375 inches, 8 oz
Format: paperback, 216 pages
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This publication contains the federal court rules and U.S. Code sections essential to federal civil litigation practice. It has been selected as required reading in "Civil Procedure" and "Evidence" courses at numerous law schools and paralegal schools throughout the country. Contents include:
- Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Federal Rules of Evidence
- Appendix of Forms
- Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions
- U.S. Code, Title 28, Chapter 85 (Jurisdiction), Chapter 87 (Venue), Chapter 89 (Removal)
- U.S. Code, Title 28, Chapter 111 (General Provisions) and 131 (Rules of Court) (selected provisions)
- Federal Civil Rules Update (summarizing recent changes to the Federal Civil Rules)
- The Constitution of the United States
The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are as amended by the recent comprehensive “restyle” amendments. These rules also reflect last year's e-discovery amendments. As amended through December 1, 2007. Handy paperback size. Comprehensive index. Full citations to source legislation and amendments. Published in January of each year just weeks after new rule changes take effect.
For a leather bound, pocket size, version of the current Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence, see our 2008 Litigator's Pocket Diary. For the official rules committee description and explanation of the recent federal e-discovery amendments, see our New E-Discovery Rules.