Law in a Nutshell: Federal Appellate Practice and Procedure provides a comprehensive overview of federal appellate practice and procedure. It focuses both on the federal courts of appeals and on the U.S. Supreme Court. Federal circuit court topics include, among others, preservation of error, the final judgment rule and its exceptions, the notice of appeal, parties to the appeal, relief pending appeal, standards and scope of review, briefing and oral argument, alternative dispute resolution, entry of judgment, and rehearing en banc. Supreme Court topics include, among others, jurisdiction over federal cases, jurisdiction over state cases, the certiorari process, original jurisdiction, briefing and oral argument, and the role of the Solicitor General.
Don't let their small size fool you: West's Law in a Nutshell series represents the depth and breadth of the law in over a hundred different areas. Nutshells have a loyal following who swear by their succinct and easy to understand treatment of the law, and Law in a Nutshell: Federal Appellate Practice and Procedure is a great illustration that learning the law doesn't have to be dry and confusing. |
