Flowchart Updated 8/23/2026

Erie Doctrine Flowchart

Flowchart of the Erie doctrine analysis for deciding whether a federal court applies federal or state law, including constitutional provisions, federal statutes, Federal Rules, substantive issues, forum shopping, and state-created rights.

erie doctrinecivil procedurefederal courtschoice of lawfederal rulesstate law
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