Description
This comprehensive practice set provides the novice practitioner with a thorough grounding in the essentials of procedural law, and is an authoritative reference for the experienced trial attorney. All aspects of a case are discussed, from its inception in the trial court through its termination in the appellate courts. As a framework for understanding, the author defines the organizational structure of the circuit court, as well as explains the scope and limitations of actions that can be brought. Guidelines on the step-by-step handling of a case are given, and jurisdictional considerations, including Tennessee's special venue statutes, are discussed in detail.