The untold story of how one sensational trial propelled a self-taught lawyer and a future president into the national spotlight. In May of 1856, the steamboat Effie Afton barreled into a pillar of the Rock Island Bridge, unalterably changing the course of American transportation history. Within a year, long-simmering tensions between powerful steamboat interests and burgeoning railroads exploded, and the nation’s attention, absorbed by the Dred Scott case, was riveted by a new civil trial. Dramatically reenacting the Effie Afton case—from its unlikely inception, complete with a young Abraham Lincoln’s soaring oratory, to the controversial finale—this “masterful” (Christian Science Monitor) account gives us the previously untold story of how one sensational trial propelled a self-taught lawyer and a future president into the national spotlight.

The new edition of Maerowitz and Mauet's Fundamentals of CaliforniaLitigation for Paralegals gives students a complete explanation ofCalifornia specific litigation. Clearly written with the student in mind, thetext makes the material accessible while the accompanying workbook and formsput theory into practice.These features make this text an appealing choice:* offers a complete understanding of the litigation process fromthe time the client walks into the office through trial and post-judgment,including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions* balanced approach neither oversimplifies the litigationprocess, nor clouds the educational course with excessive information* pedagogical aids such as bold-faced terms defined in theglossary; examples; charts and checklists; sample documents; chapter overviewsand summaries; and review questions are featured throughout the text* tailored to the California rules with each chapter referencingthe specific California statute where more information can be found,and California forms included throughout* provides opportunities for the instructor to pick and choose whichareas to emphasize* a workbook on CD accompanies the text and includes five casescenarios based on California law along with associated Judicial Council formsto be used as practical exercises* Instructor's Manual provides answers to the questionsposed in the workbook and book, as well as a test bank of questions thatinclude true-false, short answer and essay questions so that theinstructor can choose the type of test to give. Projects for research andwriting, sample forms, and suggested course outlines are also includedChanges to the Third Edition include:* chapters on motions and discovery tools have been broken down intoseparate sections so that they are both easier for the student to understandand digest, and easier for the instructor to teach* depositions, interrogatories, and document productionhave been included and demurrers, motions to strike, and summaryjudgment have been broken out into separate sections* more information included on litigation management systems andhow to use such systems to index and retrieve documents in large cases* reflects most recent changes in the California rulesThis student-friendly text offers a teachable approach to the subject ofCalifornia litigation. The content is neither oversimplified nor saturatedwith excess information which allows for a smooth introduction.Fundamentals of California Litigation for Paralegals, Third Edition offersa complete understanding of the litigation process, allowing students to walkaway with a firm understanding of the complete picture.

A History of Civil Litigation: Political and Economic Perspectives, by Frank J. Vandall, studies the expansion of civil liability from 1466 to 1980, and the cessation of that growth in 1980. It evaluates the creation of tort causes of action during the period of 1400-1980. Re-evaluation and limitation of those developments from 1980, to the present, are specifically considered. The unique focus of the book is first, to argue that civil justice no longer rests on historic foundations, such as, precedent, fairness and impartiality, but has shifted to power and influence. Reform in the law (legislative, judicial, and regulatory) is today driven by financial interests, not precedent, not a neutral desire for fairness, and not to "make it better." It uses products, cases and policies for much of its argument. These policies can be summarized as a shift from a balanced playing field, negligence, to one that favors injured consumers. The strict liability foreshadowed by Judge Traynor, in Escola v. Coca Cola (1944), was not adopted until 1962, when Traynor wrote the majority opinion in Greenman v. Yuba Power Products for the California Supreme Court. Second, the book examines the role of persuasive non-governmental agencies, such as the American Law Institute, in reforming and shaping civil justice. Never has it been less true that we live under the rule of law. Congress, agencies and the courts make the law, but they are driven by those who have a large financial stake in the outcome. Today, those with power shape the character of products liability law, at every turn.

In class actions, attorneys effectively hire clients rather than act as their agent. Lawyer-financed, lawyer-controlled, and lawyer-settled, this entrepreneurial litigation invites lawyers to act in their own interest. John Coffee’s goal is to save class action, not discard it, and to make private enforcement of law more democratically accountable.

Intellectual Property Litigation: Pretrial Practice

Engaging and largely untold, From the Closet to the Courtroom explores how five pivotal lawsuits have altered LGBT history. Beginning each case narrative at the center-with the litigants and their lawyers-law professor Carlos Ball follows the stories behind each crucial lawsuit. He traces the parties from their communities to the courtroom, while deftly weaving in rich sociohistorical context and analyzing the lasting legal and political impact of each judicial outcome.

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It is a universally accepted truism that Jerusalem is a unique city. It stirs up strong emotions among adherents of various religions as it is the centre of three religions, and it is subject of conflicting national aspirations of two peoples. The diverse attitudes and wishes associated with the city are expressed, inter alia, in certain documents. This collection is meant to present to the reader the most important of these documents. This, it is hoped, will help to understand the difficulties and may assist in the search for solutions. There may be differences of opinion over historical facts and the documents may be subject to differing interpretations. Convenient access to the relevant documents is a prerequisite for any attempt to understand the problem and seek solutions. The collection includes documents concerning the status of Jerusalem from the point of view of Israel's law and administration, as well as documents from the Arab world and from the international sphere. The editors have focused on official documents and in particular on those that have had a practical influence on the status of the city, or are likely to do so in the future. The collection will assist students and scholars who seek to understand the special status of Jerusalem, as well as politicians and diplomats who are responsible for ensuring its welfare and prosperity.

This comprehensive guide not only analyzes every applicable rule of civil procedure, but also gives you practice-proven techniques for evaluating what motions will work most effectively in each of your cases. From early pretrial motions dealing with complaints and jurisdiction to appellate motion practice for both victor and vanquished, Motion Practice, Eighth Edition shows you both what is permissible and what is advisable in such aspects of motion practice as:

Discovery Practice, Ninth Edition gives you hard-nosed, trial-tested guidance through all the intricacies of what to do, whether to do it, and how to do it -- at every stage of the discovery process. Turn to this trusted guide for thorough, up-to-date clarification of: Insurance discoverability Discovery abuse -- its penalties and sanctions Confidentiality and discovery of trade secrets Use of experts Use of investigation files Use of witness statements Protective orders Invoking Rule 29 powers Tapes and telephones depositions Using the Manual for Complex Litigation Foreign discovery Discovery in administrative hearings Discovery in arbitration. Plus detailed coverage of such cutting edge areas as e-mail depositions and FOIA proceedings. Appendices include ready to adapt sample forms. Now, with all the practice tips and valuable strategies packed into Discovery Practice, you can Facilitate early and thorough disclosure of information Quickly determine a core of undisputed facts Intensively promote and pursue a negotiated settlement. Discovery Practice, Ninth Edition gives you hard-nosed, trial-tested guidance through all the intricacies of what to do, whet