Civil Procedure Before Trial – Rutter California Practice Guide 2025

3-Volume Print Set | Brand New, Unused, Direct from Publisher Thomson Reuters (Rutter Group)

Civil Procedure Before Trial is the foundational California pretrial litigation reference relied upon statewide. This 2025 three-volume print set delivers authoritative, practice-ready guidance for managing every stage of a civil case before trial—from intake and pleadings through discovery, motions, and trial preparation—presented in Rutter’s clear, outline-driven format for fast, accurate use under real deadlines.

Written by experienced practitioners and meticulously edited by Rutter attorney-editors, this guide goes beyond black-letter rules to provide strategy, procedure, commentary, and practice-tested forms you can use immediately. It is designed for daily desk use and courtroom readiness, not academic theory.

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What this set covers

• Pre-lawsuit evaluation and client intake

• Jurisdiction, venue, and party considerations

• Pleadings and attacking pleadings

• Defaults and relief

• Anti-SLAPP motions

• Discovery planning, scope, and execution

• Interrogatories, depositions, RFAs, inspections

• Expert witness procedures

• Discovery enforcement and sanctions

• Law & motion practice

• Summary judgment (CCP §437c)

• Provisional remedies and sanctions

• Class actions, settlements, arbitration, and mediation

• Trial setting, case management, and related procedures

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Why practitioners rely on this guide

• Court-cited authority trusted across California

• Practical Practice Pointers and time-saving tactics

• Step-by-step procedures that reduce risk and rework

• Sample forms with guidance aligned to California rules

• Outline format for rapid navigation during high-pressure moments

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Who uses this set

• Plaintiff and defense civil litigators

• Trial attorneys and solo practitioners

• Litigation associates

• Paralegals and litigation support staff

• Legal assistants managing filings and deadlines

• In-house counsel supervising California litigation

• Law students preparing for real-world practice

• Law libraries and institutional collections

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Publisher pricing & access context

The 2025 edition is typically accessed through publisher platforms under a mandatory two-year contract, with pricing that totals approximately $969 each year during the contract term. Platform access provides use, not ownership, and may include user limits and additional charges for content use outside contracted plans.

This listing offers one-time ownership of the complete 3-volume 2025 print set with:

• No contracts or renewals

• No platform or login requirements

• No user or seat limits

• Permanent office access

No out-of-contract printing fees

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Practical advantages of the print edition

• No screen fatigue or eye strain during extended reading

• Easy to tab, highlight, and annotate for motion practice and trial prep

• No extra costs to print, copy, or reference content

• Reliable access in courtrooms, conference rooms, or chambers

• Shareable across the office without restrictions

Note: This title is most often accessed via firm subscriptions rather than purchased outright, which is why brand-new print sets are rarely available for sale.

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Included

• Civil Procedure Before Trial – 2025 Edition

• Three volumes

• Brand new, unused, unmarked

• Secure, prompt shipping

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Keywords:

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