Publisher's Synopsis
This comprehensive guide not only analyzes every applicable rule of <b>civil procedure</b>, but also gives you practice-proven techniques for evaluating what <b>motions</b> will work most effectively in each of your cases. From early <b>pretrial motions</b> dealing with complaints and jurisdiction to <b> appellate motion practice </b>for both victor and vanquished, <i><b>Motion Practice, Fifth Edition</b></i> shows you both what is permissible and what is advisable in such aspects of <b>motion practice</b> as: <ul> <li> Formal requirements </li> <li> Strategic uses </li> <li> Use of supporting documents </li> <li> Effective advocacy </li> <li> Persuasive oral argument </li> <li> Ethical issues </li> </ul> The authors include a table of deadlines affecting <b>motions</b>, along with sample forms and illustrative trial examples. <p> </p> <p> </p>
