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CIVPRO#033
What is the Erie Doctrine?
In diversity cases, the federal court must apply state substantive law and federal procedural law.
CIVPRO#034
How does a court determine whether a law is substantive or procedural under the Erie Doctrine?
To determine whether a law is substantive or procedural, the court will ask the following: (1) If t...
CIVPRO#035
Under the Erie Doctrine, which issues are always substantive?
Elements of a claim or defense, statutes of limitations, and choice of law rules are always substant...
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