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Jurisdiction in civil actions: territorial basis and process limitations on jurisdiction

by Robert Casad. Lexis Nexis Matthew Bender. 3rd edition. 1998.
2 volumes. Updated annually.

Covers the fundamental concepts and terminology of jurisdiction. Includes chapters on the limitations of state court jurisdiction, statutory requirements, long-arm statutes, invoking federal jurisdiction, and challenges. An appendix provides text of applicable acts. Includes tables covering relevant FRCP, USC Sections, and Cases.