A practical guide to equity pleading and practice in state and federal courts, with illustrative forms.
This concise treatise is designed to help lawyers and students understand the main steps in equity cases. It emphasizes modern practice, master’s procedures, and the interplay between state and federal rules.
This edition presents the essential procedure, from initial bill to final decree, and includes practical references to equity rules and court practices. It focuses on what arises most often in court, with attention to forms, references to masters, and the handling of evidence and testimony.
- How to prepare and frame a bill in equity, including jurisdiction and prayer for relief.
- Roles and duties of masters, examiners, and special masters in Illinois and federal courts.
- Procedure for testimony, evidence, and the use of affidavits, depositions, and exhibits.
- Common defenses, demurrers, pleas, and the process of amendments and cross-bills.
Ideal for readers of law who want a solid, practical foundation in equity pleading and procedural practice across state and federal courts.