TY - BOOK AU - Allen,Michael,P. AU - Finch,Michael TI - An illustrated guide to civil procedure. SN - 9780735509535 (pbk. : alk. paper) AV - KF8840.A74 U1 - 347.73/5 22 PY - 2011/// CY - New York PB - Aspen Publishers KW - Civil procedure KW - United States N1 - Includes index; Contents: Origins of the lawsuit -- Selecting the local for litigation -- Deciding whether to sue in federal or state court -- Venue: a final decision about the forum -- Choosing the law that governs a suit -- Commencing the lawsuit -- The opening defense -- Prelude to discovery -- Gathering evidence and refining strategy: the discovery process -- Joinder & amendment -- Summary judgment -- Trial -- Final resolution -- ER -