FROM THE PUBLISHER

This new edition of the best—selling civil procedure casebook retains the flexible organization, manageable length, and accessible style that earned it the #1 position in the field while incorporating a wealth of new material. Refined through years of classroom use, Yeazell's CIVIL PROCEDURE has been proven effective in explaining the procedural system and demonstrating its application in practice.

Yeazell builds on the strengths that make the casebook so popular:

—The text is accessible to students, without being oversimplified.

—An overview of the system and the ways in which the Rules shape it.

—Designed for teachability, the book offers a clear organization, concisely edited cases chosen for their suitability for first—year students, and textual notes that introduce each section and highlight connections between class material and practical problems.

—Manageable length (just 1050 pages) allows coverage of complex material in a limited number of hours and lets instructors supplement with collateral readings without overloading students.

—Flexible structure allows instructors to teach topics in any order they prefer.

—Comprehensive Teacher's Manual provides specific teaching instructions for each case and each class, sample syllabi, and examinations as well as alternative ways to use the book.

—Companion Statutory and Case Supplement contains necessary documents and is updated annually.

In a clear and logical fashion, this highly—regarded casebook first introduces the constitutional framework for civil litigation, then details the litigation process, and progresses to an explorationof complex litigation, where students see the framework in context. As part of a complete teaching package of unmatched quality and effectiveness, CIVIL PROCEDURE, Fifth Edition, deserves your careful consideration for class use.