Civil Procedure for Federal and State Courts, 2001

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Chapter 1: What Is Basic Civil Procedure and How Shall We Study It?

A. Attributes of Civil Procedure Laws

i. Distinguishing Substantive and Procedural Issues in Civil and Criminal Cases

Teverbaugh v. Moore, 724 N.E.2d 225 (Ill. App. 1st Dist. 2000)

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Problem 1-A
Notes

State ex rel. Miller v. Anthony, 647 N.E.2d 1368 (Ohio 1995)

Notes
Problem 1-B
Problem 1-C

ii. The Requirement of Fundamental Fairness

In re A.M., 695 N.E.2d 1283 (Ill. App. 1st 1998)

Notes
Problem 1-D
Problem 1-E

iii. Promoting Just, Speedy, and Inexpensive Resolutions:

The Importance of Judicial and Attorney Discretion

iv. Different Civil Procedure Lawmakers

Sibbach v. Wilson & Co., Inc., 312 U.S. 1 (1941)

Notes

Kunkel v. Walton, 689 N.E.2d 1047 (Ill. 1997)

Notes
Problem 1-F
Notes

v. General and Specific Civil Procedure Laws

Cortez Byrd Chips, Inc., v. Harbert Construction Co., 120 S. Ct. 1331 (2000)

Notes

vi. Possible Variations in Characterizations: Intrastate, Interstate, and Federal/State Settings

B. The Role of Private Agreements

The Dark Side of Contract Law, Paul D. Carrington, 36 TRIAL 73 (May 2000)

Notes
Problem 1-G
Problem 1-H

C. Civility

Problem 1-I

D. Our Approach to Studying Basic Civil Procedure

Chapter 2: Choosing Trial Courts: Jurisdiction and Venue

A. Subject Matter Jurisdiction

i. Constitutional Requirements Regarding Court Structure and Jurisdiction

ii. Constitutional Requirements Regarding Justifiability

Problem 2-A
Problem 2-B

iii. Jurisdictional Limits Set by Legislatures

a. The Authority of the Federal District Courts Over

Diversity and Federal Question Cases
Ankenbrandt v. Richards, 504 U.S. 689 (1992)

Notes

Louisville & Nashville R.R. Co. v. Mottley, 211 U.S. 149 (1908)

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b. Limits Set by State Legislatures: Prelawsuit Notice, Exhaustion and the Like

Problem 2-C
Problem 2-D

c. Supplemental, Ancillary, and Pendent Jurisdiction

United Mine Workers v. Gibbs ,383 U.S. 715 (1966)

Notes

Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Insurance Co., 511 U.S. 375 (1994)

Notes
Problem 2-E
Notes

iv. Constraints on the Exercise of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Colorado River Water Conservation District v. United States, 424 U.S. 800 (1976)

Notes
Problem 2-F
Notes

Roberts v. Los Angeles Fire Department, 86 F. Supp. 2d 990 (C.D. Cal. 2000)

Notes
Problem 2-G

v. Removal Jurisdiction

Problem 2-H

vi. Review of Administrative Agency Decisions

Hanrahan v. Williams, 673 N.E.2d 251 (Ill. 1996)

Notes

B. Personal Jurisdiction and Related Issues

i. Federal Constitutional Limits on Circumstances Permitting Personal Jurisdiction

Pennoyer v. Neff, 95 U.S. 714 (1877)

Notes

International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945)

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a. Residency
b. Property

Shaffer v. Heitner, 433 U.S. 186 (1977)

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c. Consent

Armstrong v. Pomerance, 423 A.2d 174 (Del. 1980)

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National Equipment Rental, Ltd. v. Szukhent, 375 U.S. 311 (1964)

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d. Service Within Territorial Borders

Burnham v. Superior Court, 495 U.S. 604 (1990)

Notes

e. Minimum Contacts With the Forum

Asahi Metal Industry Co., Ltd. v. Superior Court, 480 U.S. 102 (1987)

Notes
Problem 2-I
Problem 2-J
Problem 2-K
Problem 2-L
Problem 2-M
Problem 2-N

f. Substantial Contacts With the Forum

Problem 2-O

ii. Other Limits on Personal Jurisdiction

a. Additional State Constitutional Law Protections

Rollins v. Ellwood, 565 N.E.2d 1302 (Ill. 1990)

Notes

b. Limits Within State Court Rules and Statutes

Problem 2-P

iii. Manner of Obtaining Personal Jurisdiction

Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co., 339 U.S. 306 (1950)

Notes
Problem 2-Q
Problem 2-R

iv. The Need to Notify Nonparties

Vega v. Gore, 730 N.E.2d 587 (Ill. App. 2d 2000)

Notes

C. Venue 201

i. Legal Requirements and Private Arrangements

Problem 2-S
Notes

Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, 499 U.S. 585 (1991)

Notes
Problem 2-T

ii. Venue Transfers

iii. Forum Non Conveniens Dismissals

Piper Aircraft Co. v. Reyno, 454 U.S. 235 (1981)

Notes

Problem 2-U
Problem 2-V

D. Assignments of Cases and Judges

i. Assigning Civil Cases to Trial Judges

Individual Calendar System and Continuous Day Trials, Domestic Relations General Order 95D-8, Cook County Illinois Circuit Court

Notes
Problem 2-W

ii. Disqualifications and Substitution of Trial Judges

Rodisch v. Commacho-Esparza, 722 N.E.2d 326 (Ill. App. 2nd 1999)

Notes

iii. Varying Forms of Trial Judges in a Single Trial Court: Magistrates and the Like

Chapter 3: Alternatives to General Trial Courts and General Trial Court Judges

A. Introduction: Limits Posed by the Separation of Powers

Doctrine and Individual Constitutional Rights

B. Specialized Courts and Tribunals

State ex rel. Hovey Concrete Products Co. v. Mechem, 316 P.2d 1069 (N.M. 1957)

Notes

Wylie Corp. v. Mowrer, 726 P.2d 1381 (N.M. 1986)

Notes

Toothman v. Hardee's Food Sys., Inc., 710 N.E.2d 880 (Ill. 5th App. Dist. 1999)

Notes
Problem 3-A
Problem 3-B
Notes
Problem 3-C

C. Administrative Agency Adjudications

McHugh v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board, 777 P.2d 91 (Cal. 1989)

Notes

Maksimovic v. Tsogalis, 687 N.E.2d 21 (Ill. 1997)

Notes
Problem 3-D
Notes

D. Binding Arbitrations

i. Private Agreements

Allied-Bruce Terminix Cos. v. Dobson, 513 U.S. 265 (1995)

Notes
Problem 3-E
Notes

ii. Binding Arbitration Mandated by Law

Reed v. Farmers Insurance Group, 720 N.E.2d 1052 (Ill. 1999)

Notes
Problem 3-F

Chapter 4: Determining the Applicable Laws in Civil Actions

A. Introduction: General Constitutional Directives and Public Policy Choices

Allstate Ins. Co. v. Hague, 449 U.S. 302 (1981)

Notes
Problem 4-A

B. A More Particular Illustration: The Erie Doctrine Setting

Erie R. Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938)

Notes

Hanna v. Plumer, 380 U.S. 460 (1965)

Notes 324
Problem 4-B
Problem 4-C
Problem 4-D
Problem 4-E
Note

Stewart Organization, Inc. v. Ricoh, 487 U.S. 22 (1988)

Notes
Problem 4-F
Problem 4-G

C. Comparable Choice of Law Settings

Dice v. Akron, Canton & Youngstown R. Co., 342 U.S. 359 (1952)

Notes

D. Agreements on Applicable Laws

Leane v. Joseph Entertainment Group, Inc., 642 N.E.2d 852 (Ill. App.1st 1994)

Notes

Chapter 5: Affirmative Pleadings

A. The Functions of Affirmative Pleadings

Conley v. Gibson, 355 U.S. 41 (1957)

Notes
Problem 5-A

B. Standards Governing the Preparation of Affirmative Pleadings 349

Problem 5-B
Problem 5-C

C. The Designations and Contents of Affirmative Pleadings

Problem 5-D

D. Special Affirmative Pleading Requirements

Leatherman v. Tarrant County Narcotics Intelligence and Coordination Unit, 507 U.S. 163 (1993)

Notes
Problem 5-E
Problem 5-F

E. Replies 367
F. Supplemental Pleadings

G. Sanctions for Affirmative Pleading Failures

Problem 5-G
Problem 5-H
Problem 5-I

Chapter 6: Provisional Remedies

A. Introduction

Problem 6-A

B. Federal Constitutional Limits

Fuentes v. Shevin, 407 U.S. 67 (1972)

Notes

C. Interim Property Seizures

Carolina Power & Light Co. v. Uranex, 451 F. Supp. 1044 (N.D. Cal. 1977)

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D. Preliminary Injunctions and Temporary Restraining Orders

Chapter 7: Responsive Motions and Pleadings

A. The Varying Ways to Defend Against Claims

Problem 7-A

B. Motions Attacking Affirmative Pleadings

Problem 7-B

Notes
Problem 7-C

C. Responsive Pleadings

Zielinski v. Philadelphia Piers, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 408 (E.D. Pa. 1956)

Notes
Problem 7-D

D. Special Requirements for Certain Responsive Pleadings

E. Sanctions for Inappropriate Responsive Pleadings or Affirmative Motions

Chapter 8: Amendments to Pleadings

A. General Principles

B. Limits Guiding All Pleading Amendments

Beeck v. Aquaslide 'N' Dive Corp., 562 F.2d 537 (8th Cir. 1977)

Notes

C. Amendments and Time Bars: The Relation Back Doctrine

Austin v. Interfaith Medical Center, 694 N.Y.S.2d 730 (N.Y.S. Ct. App. 2nd 1999)0

Notes
Problem 8-A
Problem 8-B

Chapter 9: Joinder

A. Introduction

B. Joinder by Claimants and Real Parties in Interest

Story v. Pioneer Housing Systems, Inc., 191 F.R.D. 653 (M.D. Ala. 2000)

Notes
Problem 9-A

C. Joinder by Defendants

i. Counterclaims

House v. Hanson, 72 N.W.2d 874 (Minn. 1955)

Notes
Problem 9-B
Problem 9-C

ii. Crossclaims
iii. Third-Party Claims

Jeub v. B/G Foods, Inc., 2 F.R.D. 238 (D. Minn. 1942)

Notes
Problem 9-D
Problem 9-E

D. Necessary and Indispensable Parties

Temple v. Synthes Corp., Ltd., 498 U.S. 5 (1990)

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E. Intervention

i. Intervention as of Right

Luthen v. Luthen, 596 N.W.2d 278 (Minn. Ct. App. 1999)

Notes
Problem 9-F

ii. Permissive Intervention

San Jose Mercury News, Inc. v. U.S. Dist. Court, 187 F.3d 1096 (9th Cir. 1999)

Notes

F. Special Joinder Devices

i. Class Action

Hansberry v. Lee, 311 U.S. 32 (1940)

Notes
Problem 9-G

ii. Interpleader

State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Tashire, 386 U.S. 523 (1967)

Notes
Problem 9-H
Problem 9-I

G. Consequences of Failure to Join

Circle Chevrolet v. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, 662 A.2d 509 (N.J. 1995)

Notes

H. Liens and Other Nonparty Interests

Problem 9-J
Problem 9-K
Notes

Cluett, Peabody & Co. v. CPC Acquisition Co., Inc., 863 F.2d 251 (2nd Cir. 1988)

Notes

Frazier v. Royal Insurance Company of America, 110 F. Supp. 2d 110 (N.D.N.Y. 2000)

Notes
Problem 9-L

Chapter 10: Informal and Formal Information Gathering

A. Constraints on All Investigations by Lawyers and Their Agents

i. Preservation of Evidence

Boyd v. Travelers Ins. Co., 652 N.E.2d 267 (Ill. 1995)

Notes

ii. Limits on Investigations by Lawyers and Their Agents

Cronin v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Court, 781 P.2d 1150 (Nev. 1989)

Notes
Problem 10-A
Notes

Opinion No. 99-11, State Bar of Arizona (September 1999)

Notes

Lawyers not private eyes, Geoffrey C. Hazard, Jr., NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL, April 10, 2000, at A23

Notes
Problem 10-B3

iii. Ex Parte Contacts With Treating Medical Professionals

Almgren v. Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's, 608 N.E.2d 92 (Ill. App. 1st Dist. 1992)

Note

Morgan v. County of Cook, 625 N.E. 2d 136 (Ill. App. 1st Dist. 1993)

Notes

iv. Unreasonable Searches

Dow Chemical Co. v. United States, 476 U.S. 227 (1986)

Notes

v. Work Product and Privileged Materials

Hickman v. Taylor, 329 U.S. 495 (1947)

Notes

Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383 (1981)

Notes
Problem 10-C
Problem 10-D
Problem 10-E

vi. Mandatory Reports to Government

B. Prelawsuit Formal Discovery Methods

Problem 10-F

C. Postlawsuit Formal Discovery Methods

i. The Varying Methods

Problem 10-G

ii. Automatic Disclosures
iii. Limited Opportunities in Small Dollar and Other Cases

iv. Relevancy, Timing and Sequence

Problem 10-H

v. Public Access to Formal Discovery Materials

Van Etten v. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., 117 F. Supp. 2d 1375 (S.D. Ga. 2000)

Notes

D. Postlawsuit Informal Discovery Methods

Corley v. Rosewood Care Center, Inc. of Peoria, 142 F.3d 1041 (7th Cir. 1998)

Notes

E. Protective Orders Relating to Formal Discovery

Problem 10-I
Problem 10-J
Problem 10-K

F. Sanctions for Formal Discovery Failures

Osterhoudt v. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., 709 N.Y.S.2d (N.Y. Sup. Ct. App. 3d Dept. 2000)

Notes

Chapter 11: Summary Judgment

A. Goals and Timing
B. Typical Judicial Determinations

Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317 (1986)

Notes
Problem 11-A
Problem 11-B

C. Differing Trial Court Practices

Fairbank v. Wunderman Cato Johnson, 212 F.3d 528 (9th Cir. 2000)

Notes

Chapter 12: Pretrial Conferences

A. Variations in Goals, Timing, Discretion and the Like
B. Settlement Conferences

Comment: Against Settlement, Owen M. Fiss, 93 YALE L.J. 1073 (1984)

Notes

G. Heileman Brewing Co., Inc. v. Joseph Oat Corp., 871 F.2d 648 (7th Cir. 1989) (en banc)

Notes

Pratt v. Philbrook, 38 F. Supp. 2d 63 (D. Mass. 1999)

Notes

Repp v. Horton, 335 N.E.2d 722 (Ohio Ct. App. 8th 1974)

Notes

C. Case Management Conferences
D. Trial Preparation Conferences

Problem 12-A

Chapter 13: Settlements, Dismissals, Defaults and Other Dispositions Without Trial

A. Voluntary Dismissals by Claimants

i. Voluntary Dismissal Upon Settlement

Kennedy v. Hyde, 682 S.W.2d 525 (Tex. 1984)

Notes 659

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 76a

Notes

Kalinauskas v. Wong, 151 F.R.D. 363 (D. Nev. 1993)

Notes

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 402

Notes

Gilbert v. Sycamore Mun. Hosp., 622 N.E.2d 788 (Ill.1993)

Notes

ii. Voluntary Dismissal Without Settlement

B. Involuntary Dismissals Against Claimants
C. Default Judgments Against Defendants
D. Facilitating Dispositions Through Alternative Dispute Resolution

Chapter 14: Trial and Posttrial Proceedings

A. Jury Trial Rights

i. Constitutional

Atlas Roofing Co., Inc. v. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, 430 U.S. 442 (1990)

Notes 685
Problem 14-A
Problem 14-B

ii. Statutory and Rule

Lorillard v. Pons, 434 U.S. 575 (1978)

Notes 690
Problem 14-C
Problem 14-D

B. Implementing Jury Trial Rights

Problem 14-E

i. Distinguishing Factual and Legal Issues

Grotts v. Zahner, 989 P.2d 415 (Nev. 1999)

Notes

ii. Juror Qualifications, Selection, and Impartiality

iii. Motion for a Directed Verdict

Reeves v. Sanderson Plumbing Products Inc., 530 U.S. 133 (2000)

Notes

C. Typical Civil Trial Procedures

i. Order of Presentation
ii. Burdens of Production, Proof and Persuasion

Problem 14-F

iii. Evidence Laws

iv. Judge and Jury Decisions

Problem 14-G

D. Special Civil Trial Procedures

Problem 14-H

E. Consolidation and Severance

Problem 14-I

Problem 14-J

F. Posttrial Motions
G. Other Posttrial Matters

Chapter 15: Judgments

A. Entry
B. Enforcement

Kokkonen v. Guardian Life Ins. Co., 511 U.S. 375 (1994)

Notes
Problem 15-A
Problem 15-B
Problem 15-C
Problem 15-D

C. Relief from Judgments

i. General Standards

United States v. Beggerly, 524 U.S. 38 (1998)

Notes

Cerniglia v. Cerniglia, 679 So. 2d 1160 (Fla. 1996)

Notes
Problem 15-E
Problem 15-F
Problem 15-G

ii. Special Standards

Ex parte Owens, 668 So. 2d 545 (Ala. 1995)

Notes 747
Problem 15-H

Chapter 16: Appeals

A. General Principles

Problem 16-A

B. Intermediate Appellate Court Review

i. Final Judgment Principle

Eldredge v. Martin Marietta Corp., 207 F.3d 737 (5th Cir. 2000)

Notes

ii. Interlocutory Review
iii. Standards of Review

Pullman-Standard v. Swint, 456 U.S. 273 (1982)

Notes

Cooter & Gell v. Hartmarx Corp., 496 U.S. 384 (1990)

Notes

C. High Court Appellate Review

D. Special Appellate Review Standards for Final Decisions by Administrative Agencies and Other Special Tribunals

Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, 467 U.S. 837 (1984)

Notes

Chapter 17: Effects of Judgments and Other Acts

A. The Varying Effects of Judgements
B. Stare Decisis

U.S. Bancorp Mortgage Co. v. Bonner Mall Partnership, 513 U.S. 18 (1994)

Notes

C. Claim Preclusion

Semtek International Inc. v. Lockheed Martin Corp., ___ U.S. ___ (2001), 2001 WL 182650

Notes
Problem 17-A

Delahunty v. Massachusetts Mut. Life Ins. Co., 674 A.2d 1290 (Conn. 1996)

Notes

Tang v. State of R.I. Dept. of Elderly Affairs, 904 F. Supp. 69 (D.R.I. 1995)

Notes
Problem 17-B

D. Issue Preclusion

Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979)

Notes
Problem 17-C
Problem 17-D
Problem 17-E

E. Related Doctrines

Problem 17-F
Problem 17-G

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Jeffrey A. Parness

Professor Emeritus Jeffrey A. Parness, Northern Illinois University College of Law, teaches a variety of civil procedure courses as well as administrative law. In January 2006 Professor Parness was named by The Chicago Lawyer as among the 10 Best Law Professors in Illinois. Professor Parness is a prolific author of books, law review articles and other writings and has been chosen to speak at numerous conferences. He has been awarded a variety of fellowships and grants throughout his distinguished career.