Description
This substantive resource is for both plaintiff's and defendant's counsel. Its expert analysis of available California affirmative defenses assists in determining which defenses to consider and the best method of presenting them. It provides important strategic references for plaintiffs in drafting complaints, for defendants in answering or demurring, and for preparing and responding to summary judgment motions. An ideal resource when preparing for trial or drafting an appellate brief, it contains extensive references to cases, statutes, and secondary sources, and includes forms for complaints, answers, notices, tolling agreements, and other documents.
Features
- Considers burden of proof, waiver, and related defenses and principles
- Examines issues regarding pleadings, motions or demurrers, trial, and appeal
- Includes coverage on damages, remedies, litigation, trial, and appeals
- Review of jurisdiction and its impact
- Table of Statutes, Table of Cases, and General Index make research faster and easier
- Expert presentation and analysis of the nature of defense appropriate for counsel of either plaintiff or defendant