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Authors: William H. Putman
ISBN-13: 9781428357013, ISBN-10: 1428357017
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Date Published: October 2009
Edition: 2nd Edition

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Author Biography: William H. Putman

William Putman received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law and has been a member of the New Mexico Bar since 1975. For ten years he was an instructor in the Legal Assistant Studies Program at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Paralegal Studies Program at Santa Fe Community College, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Book Synopsis

This text is a rare and in-depth teaching tool covering every phase of the legal research process, including how to avoid wasted time and duplication of effort. Multiple examples, illustrations, and more assignments based on real life cases are contained in the text aiding in the instructor's teaching and the student's understanding of the concepts and principles taught in the chapters. The clearly presented, step-by-step treatment of material ensures that readers will understand all the facts, insights and knowledge presented to conduct effective and efficient legal research. A list of web sites complements the books content.

Table of Contents

Ch. 1Introduction to legal principles and authorities and the research process1
Ch. 2The role of key terms and key facts in legal research25
Ch. 3Issue identification - spotting the issue47
Ch. 4Constitutions, statutes, administrative law, and court rules - research and analysis71
Ch. 5Case law - research and briefing119
Ch. 6Case law analysis - is a case on point?153
Ch. 7Secondary authority and other research sources - encyclopedias, treatises, American law reports, digests, Shepard's174
Ch. 8Secondary authority - periodicals, restatements, uniform laws, dictionaries, legislative history, and other secondary authorities224
Ch. 9Computer and Internet research261
Ch. 10Fee-based Internet research279
Ch. 11Legal citation320
Ch. 12Counteranalysis359
Ch. 13The research process for effective legal research378
App. ALegal research memorandum406
App. BResearch source chart411
App. CCourt opinions referred to in the text413

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