Lexis Nexis LexisNexis Practice Guide: District of Columbia Civil Practice
Select a format
International Order Inquiry
Select subscription type
Terms & conditions
Subscribers receive the product(s) listed on the Order Form and any Updates made available during the annual subscription period. Shipping and handling fees are not included in the annual price.
Subscribers are advised of the number of Updates that were made to the particular publication the prior year. The number of Updates may vary due to developments in the law and other publishing issues, but subscribers may use this as a rough estimate of future shipments. Subscribers may call Customer Support at 800-833-9844 for additional information.
Subscribers may cancel this subscription by: calling Customer Support at 800-833-9844; emailing customer.support@lexisnexis.com; or returning the invoice marked "CANCEL".
If subscribers cancel within 30 days after the product is ordered or received and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a full credit of the price for the annual subscription.
If subscribers cancel between 31 and 60 days after the invoice date and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a 5/6th credit of the price for the annual subscription. No credit will be given for cancellations more than 60 days after the invoice date. To receive any credit, subscriber must return all product(s) shipped during the year at their expense within the applicable cancellation period listed above.
The total price includes the product(s) listed in the Order Form and any Updates for a limited period (minimum period of 30 days) after the order is placed ("Order Window"). Shipping and handling fees are not included in the grand total price.
All shipments may be returned, at subscribers' expense, for full credit of the Price within 30 days of receipt.
Shipments may not be returned, and no credits will be issued, more than 30 days after receipt.
After the Order Window, subscribers will receive notice of Updates along with the then-current grand total price and order process as Updates become available. Subscribers will only be shipped those Updates they specifically request.
Product description
View a sample of this title using the ReadNow feature
LexisNexis Practice Guide: District of Columbia Civil Practice is a concise yet complete practice guide devoted to civil litigation practice in the superior courts of the District of Columbia. In one volume it covers the key points and procedures of civil litigation, from client intake through trial and judgment.
The publication offers one-stop shopping for DC superior court litigators. It covers court procedures under the DC Civil Rules, citing DC and federal cases in support. The publication is equally useful for inexperienced litigators as well as more experienced trial lawyers needing to brush up on litigation details.
The previous edition's ISBN is 9781663367563.
eBooks, CDs, downloadable content, and software purchases are noncancelable, nonrefundable and nonreturnable. Click here for more information about LexisNexis eBooks. The eBook versions of this title may feature links to Lexis+® for further legal research options. A valid subscription to Lexis+® is required to access this content.
Table of contents
Chapter 1 Commencement of Action
Chapter 2 Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Chapter 3 Personal Jurisdiction
Chapter 4 Parties, Capacity, Joinder, Third Parties
Chapter 5 Forum and Venue
Chapter 6 Pleadings
Chapter 7 Service of Process and Papers
Chapter 8 Statutes of Limitation
Chapter 9 Appearance and Default
Chapter 10 Discovery
Chapter 11 Motion Practice
Chapter 12 Pretrial Procedure
Chapter 13 Settlement, Release, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 14 Injunctive Relief
Chapter 15 Consolidation, Severance, Separate Trial
Chapter 16 Summary Judgment
Chapter 17 Voluntary and Involuntary Dismissal
Chapter 18 Attorney Conduct, Sanctions, Contempt
Chapter 19 Special Proceedings
Chapter 20 Preparing for Trial
Chapter 21 Public Access to Trials and Records
Chapter 22 Jury and Bench Trials
Chapter 23 Witnesses and Objection
Chapter 24 Burdens of Production and Proof, Presumptions, Inferences
Chapter 25 Opening Statement
Chapter 26 Motions During Trial
Chapter 27 Closing Argument
Chapter 28 Verdict and Judgment
Chapter 29 Attorney’s Fees and Costs
Chapter 30 Postjudgment Proceedings
Index
