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• Examples progress gradually from simple to challenging and build students' confidence
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The Sixth Edition has been completely updated throughout, and all citations reflect the most current law. In addition:

• A new chapter on joinder analyzing Rules 19 and 24
• Revisions to reflect the extensive 2007 stylistic amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

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