Virginia Civil Benchbook for Judges and Lawyers (2014-2015)

This concise, comprehensive single volume covers hundreds of situations arising in the courtroom. An authoritatively written resource that provides a standard reference for judges, attorneys, and legal professionals, it includes every phase of a civil trial from pretrial procedures and witnesses to special proceedings.

Topics covered in Virginia Civil Benchbook for Judges and Lawyers include the following:
Overview of civil trials and proceedings;
Pretrial;
Pleadings and Motions;
Jury trials;
Bench trials;
Witnesses;
Interpreters;
Domestic relations;
Equity;
Contempt;
Eminent domain;
Petitions to restore driving privileges;
Guardians and conservators;
Adoption;
Termination and restoration of parental rights;
Disciplinary proceeedings involving attorneys;
Involuntary treatment of mentally ill persons; and
Collection remedies.