Courts & Civil Procedure
Erie Doctrine
The rule that federal courts hearing state-law claims (typically via diversity jurisdiction) must generally apply the substantive law of the relevant state.
Related Concepts
This definition explains general legal terminology for educational purposes. It is not legal advice, and exact meanings and requirements can vary by jurisdiction. For guidance on a specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.
Take it further
A whole chapter of black-letter law on one printable page. Free sample.
Find the law and write about it clearly.
72 editable templates: leases, wills, agreements, notices and more.
Support this free tool
This guide is free, and it takes a lot of careful work to build and keep up to date. If it helped you, you can leave a small contribution. No account is needed, and nothing is sold to you.
A one-time card payment through Stripe. It is a contribution, not a purchase, and it is not tax-deductible.
