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Massachusetts Civil Litigation
Massachusetts Civil Litigation delivers expert analysis, strategic guidance and essential forms for litigating civil cases in Massachusetts from complaint to post-trial motions in one authoritative volume.
Publisher: Matthew Bender
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Massachusetts Civil Litigation is the comprehensive reference for Massachusetts attorneys seeking practical, step-by-step guidance through every stage of civil procedure. This indispensable treatise combines deep legal insight with proven litigation strategy from top litigators Kenneth Walton, Matthew O’Leary and Rachel Costello.
Organized for quick navigation, the book walks users through jurisdiction, venue, initiating and responding to actions, discovery, summary judgment, trial preparation and trial practice. You'll find extensive coverage of motion practice, evidentiary issues, jury instructions, expert testimony and post-trial relief. Practical checklists and hundreds of sample forms streamline workflow for solo practitioners and firms alike.
Litigators will benefit from insider tips on leveraging Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure, navigating business litigation sessions and managing cases across district and municipal courts. With real-world tools for e-filing, subpoenas, depositions and more, this treatise equips you to anticipate procedural pitfalls and sharpen trial readiness.
Whether you're litigating high-stakes commercial disputes or managing procedural defenses, Massachusetts Civil Litigation provides everything you need to litigate with precision and confidence in state courts.
The previous edition's ISBN is 9781663353931.
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CHAPTER 1 JURISDICTION AND VENUE
PART I: STRATEGY
PART II: JURISDICTION
PART III: VENUE
CHAPTER 2 INITIATING AN ACTION
PART I: OVERVIEW
PART II: PRELITIGATION CONSIDERATIONS
PART III: COMPLAINT
PART IV: FILING AND SERVING COMPLAINT
PART V: DEFAULT AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT
PART VI: AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS
PART VII: PRELIMINARY RELIEF
PART VIII: ATTACHMENTS AND TRUSTEE PROCESS
CHAPTER 3 RESPONSES TO COMPLAINT
PART I: STRATEGY AND INITIAL CONSIDERATION
PART II: RESPONDING BY MOTION
PART III: ANSWERING THE COMPLAINT
PART IV: ASSERTING ADDITIONAL CLAIMS
CHAPTER 4 DISCOVERY
PART I: STRATEGY
PART II: SCOPE OF DISCOVERY
PART III: INTERROGATORIES
PART IV: REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR THINGS; INSPECTION
PART V: REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS
PART VI: SUBPOENAS
PART VII: DEPOSITIONS
PART VIII: EXPERTS
PART IX: DISCOVERY MOTIONS
CHAPTER 5 SUMMARY JUDGMENT
PART I: OVERVIEW
PART II: MOVING FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
PART III: OPPOSING SUMMARY JUDGMENT
PART V: POST SUMMARY JUDGMENT CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 6 ADDITIONAL PRE-TRIAL PRACTICE
PART I: GENERAL PRE-TRIAL PRACTICE
CHAPTER 7 TRIAL PRACTICE
PART I: TRIAL PREPARATION
PART II: TRIAL NOTEBOOK
PART III: JURY SELECTION
PART IV: BENCH TRIAL
PART V: OPENING STATEMENTS
PART VI: DIRECT EXAMINATION
PART VII: CROSS-EXAMINATION
PART VIII: DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE
PART IX: TRIAL MOTIONS
PART X: COMMON EVIDENTIARY ISSUES
PART XI: EXPERT WITNESSES
PART XII: CLOSING ARGUMENTS
PART XIII: JURY INSTRUCTIONS
PART XIV: FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
PART XV: JUDGMENT
PART XVI: POST TRIAL MOTIONS
APPENDIX A FORMS
PART I: GENERAL LITIGATION FORMS
PART II: E-FILING
PART III: ATTORNEY APPEARANCE
PART IV: DEFAULT
PART V: DISCOVERY
PART VI: PROVISIONAL REMEDIES
PART VII: TRIAL
PART VIII: BUSINESS LITIGATION SESSIONS
PART IX: DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL COURT FORMS
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Index