The new edition of Mauet and Maerowitz's highly successful textbook builds on its strengths to convey up-to-date essential information on the skills and processes of litigation in California. The authors present an efficient and effective method for teaching and studying: the text presents a complete explanation of the litigation process, from the time the client walks into the office through trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolution the balanced approach avoids oversimplifying the litigation process, but also limits the number of rules and procedures covered to prevent overwhelming students pedagogical aids throughout the text iquest; including boldface terms defined in the glossary, numerous examples, charts, checklists, and sample documents, chapter overviews and summaries, and review questions iquest; reinforce the material and enhance accessibility the book is tailored To The California rules, with each chapter referencing the specific California statute where more information can be found California forms are included throughout an effective workbook on computer disk contains five case scenarios based on California law for students to use in completing assignments For The course and for instructors to use as case studies in class; Judicial Council forms give students experience with the forms they will complete in practice the thorough Instructor's Manual answers the questions posed in the book And The workbook and provides sample test questions for each chapter, complete with answers and explanations Changes For The Second Edition reflect developments in the law And The classroom: revisions keep pace with California litigation, including the establishment of courts of limited jurisdiction as opposed to municipal courts expanded section on jurisdiction offers more examples on personal jurisdiction and how the law is applied in California condensed chapter on Evidence more closely corresponds To The needs of paralegals new forms expanded section on using the Internet for litigation preparation