Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure

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A study of the jurisdiction and functioning of the federal courts, the distribution of authority between federal and state courts, and the roles of federal and state law in the federal system. In addition, the course offers a complete study of the procedural rules that govern the conduct of legal disputes in a federal forum. The problems faced from the commencement of an action through its ultimate disposition on appeal are discussed. Basic Civil Procedure is a prerequisite for this course.