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Federal Courts in the 21st Century, Third Edition, 2007

Federal Courts in the 21st Century, Third Edition, 2007

Howard P. Fink, Isadore and Ida Topper Professor of Law Emeritus, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law; Linda S. Mullenix, Morris and Rita Atlas Chair in Advocacy, University of Texas School of Law Thomas D. Rowe Jr., Elvin R. Latty Professor of Law, Duke University School of Law; Mark V. Tushnet, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law, Harvard Law School


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    An underlying theory of this book is that there is no "plain meaning" to Article III or to statutes defining federal jurisdiction and those creating federal rules of procedure. Concepts such as due process, habeas corpus, the right to jury trial, Article I and Article III courts, abstention, class actions, and jurisdiction are, in the final analysis, all judicial constructs, ever subject to the winds of change. This casebook was the first to discuss the 1996 legislation limiting habeas corpus and death-row appeals and the Supreme Court’s decision interpreting this legislation. It was also the first casebook to discuss the Supreme Court’s new view of the Eleventh Amendment and of Congress’ power to waive a state’s sovereign immunity. A developing area is the threat to the predominance of Article III judges—constitutionally life-tenured and protected from salary reduction—from escalating reliance by Congress on other forums to resolve federal rights. This book stresses issues of distribution of power within the federal court system itself.

    The Third Edition of Federal Courts in the 21st Century discusses the latest cases interpreting Article III’s case and controversy requirements as a limit on access to the federal courts. Further, this text treats the evolving role of the federal courts in limiting actions of state governments and state officials. It also provides substantial discussion of issues of federal venue, transfer, and law applied in diversity and alienage cases, because of the continued importance of these areas and in recognition that these subjects more and more are being given short shrift in curtailed Civil Procedure courses in the first year.

    Changes reflected in the Third Edition include significant revisions of the chapters dealing with class actions, habeas corpus, and Article I courts. The authors have also added a new chapter on federal common law. A section addressing attempts to try "foreign enemy combatants" before military commissions has also been added. All material has been revised and updated to reflect current developments, recent cases, and important law review scholarship.

    Professors and adjunct professors may request complimentary examination copies of LexisNexis law school publications to consider for class adoption or recommendation. Please identify the book(s) you wish to receive, provide your institutional contact information, and submit your request here.

    This book also is available in a heavily discounted, three-hole punched, alternative loose-leaf version printed on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper with wider margins and with the same pagination as the hardbound book.

     

     

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