The most respected casebook on the subject, the sophisticated Civil Procedure provides a classic overview of civil procedure, giving law students a complete and solid grounding. Retaining prior editions" range and depth of coverage, the eighth edition covers major cases such as Semtek and Amchem; new rules on disclosure and class actions; and new sections on dispute settlement, hypothetical jurisdiction, international litigation, and legal history. The versatile coursebook can serve the most profound civil procedure course as well as a modern compact course with as few as three semester hours, and its flexible structure fosters diverse teaching methods.