The definitive treatise on California civil procedure, California Procedure efficiently organizes and clearly presents this vast area of practice. It covers every major topic of procedure, including: Attorneys and courts Pleadings and motions Pretrial and trial proceedings Judgment and enforcement Appeal and writs Administrative proceedings This treatise: Highlights procedural requirements that apply to particular substantive subject areas Presents chronological treatment of procedural steps Includes practice suggestions from decisions Provides expert analysis, skillful case selection and classification, and critical examination of statutes and caselaw Includes broad coverage of complex issues and areas of unsettled law with analysis from a variety of authorities Explicates trends and significant changes in the law through examination of relevant historical background Includes quotations from leading cases and statutes