West's Federal Forms. This form book, while emphasizing federal procedure, is incredibly useful, even when preparing pleadings, motions, or discovery for state cases. The form may differ, and the rules may change, but the substance of the forms often translate very easily to state documents.

THE INDEX

Start in the index, at the end of the set. The index will provide a section number only (no topic). The researcher then locates the specific volume containing that section number. Just look at the spine of the books!

THE MAIN VOLUME

As you can see by the example to the left, the forms are very specific, and very straight forward. Simply take the verbage that applies to your legal matter, modify it as needed, and you have your document.

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-Formbooks are updated by pocket part.

-Formbooks are not generally cited in briefs or memos, including West's Federal Forms.

-West has another form book that is not presented here. WEST'S LEGAL FORMS is one of the best form books. If your law library has that set, get familiar with it!