Currie's Federal Jurisdiction in a Nutshell
Contrary to popular impression, federal courts cannot intervene in a legal dispute whenever they want to. This text lays out the constitutional source of federal authority, and the limits to its application - primarily federal questions and diversity. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney.
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Contrary to popular impression, federal courts cannot intervene in a legal dispute whenever they want to. This text lays out the constitutional source of federal authority, and the limits to its application - primarily federal questions and diversity. The text provides the scope and highlights you need to excel in understanding this field. This will enable you to answer exam questions more quickly and accurately, and enhance your skills as an attorney.
Preface Table of Cases I. Congress, the Courts, and the Constitution II. Appellate and Collateral Review III. Federal-Question Cases IV. Admiralty V. Miscellaneous Jurisdictional Problems VI. The Jurisdictional Amount VII. Sovereign Immunity VIII. Abstention and Related Doctrines IX. Injunctions Against Suit X. Civil Rights Removal XI. Three-Judge Courts XII. The Place of Trial XIII. The Law Applicable in Federal Courts INDEX
