American Legal Studies:Civil Procedure (923-1)

Instructors

Bruce Markell
312.503.4060
McCormick 196
Office Hours: Listed in syllabus

Meeting Info

McCormick 195 - Strawn Hall: Tues 2:45PM - 4:35PM

Overview of class

This course will review the practices and procedures in non-criminal matters in the United States as well as the theories underlying courts' power and jurisdiction to adjudicate claims

This class will explore the systems of civil procedure -- the systems for the processing and deciding of non-criminal claims -- in the United States, with the primary focus on the procedures and practices in the federal court systems. We will examine the initiation of a lawsuit, possible responses, discovery requirements and norms, the availability of a decision before trial, trials and post-trial consequences, including appeals and the preclusive effect of judgments. We will also study the basis for court exercising authority over parties, including personal and in rem jurisdiction, and the constitutional limits on each. Finally, we will study the interplay between federal and state systems regarding the ability to decide claims arising from common law.

Learning Objectives

Students will gain a general understanding of the operation and legitimacy of United States courts in matters of non-criminal adjudication.

Class Materials (Required)

The required materials will be listed in the syllabus, and available in the Chicago campus bookstore.

Class Attributes

Registrar enrollment; not a biddable class
LLM Candidates only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: LLM only
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required