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222 sec. 1 - Federal Courts (Fall 2011)

Instructor: William A. Fletcher  (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 3
Meeting Time: MWTh 8:10-9:50
Meeting Location: 105

Course Start: August 24, 2011
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49565


The constitutional and statutory role of courts in the federal system, with focus on the jurisdiction of the federal courts, their relation to the courts of the States, and the roles of federal and state law. Among the topics considered are Congressional control of the distribution of judicial power; Supreme Court review of state court decisions; the law applied in civil actions in the federal district courts; the original jurisdiction of the district courts.

Exam Notes: F
Course Category: Litigation and Procedure

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  • The Federal Courts and the Federal System
    Henry M., Jr. Hart, Herbert Wechsler, Richard H., Jr. Fallon, John F. Manning, Daniel J. Meltzer, David L. Shapiro,
    Publisher: Foundation Press
    ISBN: 9781599413426
    Copyright Date: To Be Determined
    Price: $97.50
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  • Gilbert Law Summaries on Federal Courts
    William A. Fletcher,
    Publisher: Gilbert Law Publishing - Thomson West
    ISBN: 9780314184375
    Copyright Date: To Be Determined
    Price: 24.66
    Note: prices are sampled from internet bookstores. Ned's prices are unavailable at this time.

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