Summer Intersession or Fall 2013 Initial Class Assignment for:

Civil Procedure § C

Instructor: Prof. C Taylor

First class date: 8/19/13

Posting date: Aug 14, 2013 @ 15:11:53

Instructions:

For the first part of the class -- please read pp. 6-22 of the 
Friedenthal, Miller (11th ed.) about the basics of civil litigation
You should also print out and bring to class the syllabus, 
the diagram of a civil action and the document entitled "How to 
Prepare for Class".  We will be reviewing and discussing these 
materials during that time. I have also posted the power 
point slides for the first class. You may want to review these as 
you read the class assignment.

For the second hour of the class -- please read pp.75-86.  We will 
be covering the first case, Pennoyer v. Neff.  As you prepare for 
the case be sure you can answer the following questions:
1)  How many cases are there involved in this case?
2)  What is the holding of the case?  what is the rationale for the 
holding?
3)  What Constitutional issues are raised in the case?  What role do 
they play?