Civil Procedure: Examples & Explanations 5th edition

This is an excellent exam aid for the student who has already put in at least some of the work of studying during the semester but wants to sharpen up in preparation for finals. It is not a quick-and-ready, black letter law outline. It provides thoughtful, accessible analysis of the significant areas of civpro and then provides excellent short essay questions and answers.

This book is best at helping you practice the analysis necessary for perfoming well on essay exams. It is the only study aid my civpro professor recommends, and it helped me secure A's both semesters.

I didn't find it helpful. The information in the book wasn't what I expected it to be from it's description.

A must have for any 1L. This book is a staple in the book library of any first-year law student taking civil procedure. It explains everything at an easily understandable level w/ examples and explanations to go along with it.

This and the sister volume for torts are must-have resources for any 1L. All of the topics this book covers are covered well, but its greatest value lies in its accessible treatment of discovery, personal and subject-matter jurisdiction, joinder, collateral estoppel, and res judicata. As reviewers above have said, this book (as well as others in the series) contributes to a detailed understanding of complex topics: it is neither a cheat nor a shortcut and was, in fact, required by my Civ Pro professor. Also, if you finish a section of this book and still want more examples, The Glannon Guide to Civil Procedure is just as helpful and accessible.

Loved this book, actually met Glannon when he came to my law school to visit one day and thanked him so much for writing it, all my friends use it too