This course introduces the Code of Civil Procedure (litigation at the Federal level) including jurisdiction, venue, parties and claims, joinder, motions, interpleader and intervention. You will also learn litigation aspects, including discovery, pre-trial and post-trial motions, pleadings, functions of the judge and jury, and appeal procedures.
Instructor(s):Self-Study
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.10 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Introduction
- Jurisdiction
- Subject Matter Jurisdiction
- Removal of Jurisdiction
- Venue
- Stages
- Motions
- Judgements
- Claims
- Summary
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