Civil Procedure II

In this course, students will continue their study of issues related to the federal court system from Civil Procedure I, including some or all of the following: joinder of claims and parties, discovery, adjudication without trial, alternative dispute resolution, functions of the judge and jury, appellate review, and the binding effect of judgments. Material includes select provisions of the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, federal rules, and case interpretations of these provisions, as well as ethical standards and considerations.