Motion practice / David F. Herr, Roger S. Haydock, Jeffrey W. Stempel.

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New Title:Motion practice.
Main Authors: Herr, David F. (Author), Haydock, Roger S. (Author), Stempel, Jeffrey W. (Author)
Format: Continuing Resource
Language:English
Published: New York : Wolters Kluwer, [2017]-
Edition:Eighth edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Scope of motion practice
  • Strategic use of motions
  • Mechanics of motion practice
  • Motion advocacy
  • Memoranda
  • Oral argument
  • Ethical aspects of motion practice
  • Pretrial motions generally
  • Motions attacking the pleadings and amendments
  • Motions attacking jurisdiction
  • Motions to transfer venue or dismiss improperly venued actions
  • Joinder of parties
  • Offensive defensive pleadings
  • Motions affecting the scope of the litigation
  • Discovery motions
  • Motions affecting issues to be tried
  • Motions affecting trial calendar and case management
  • Motions for pretrial evidence rulings
  • Motions attacking counsel and the court
  • Pretrial motions for substantive relief
  • Motions during trial
  • Post-trial motions for the disappointed litigant
  • Post-trial motions for the victor
  • Motions for relief from judgments or final orders
  • Appellate court motion practice
  • Appendix A : lawyer's checklist of motion considerations
  • Appendix B : table of deadlines affecting motions.