Civil Litigation Handbook 2012-2013

by Cunningham-Hill, Susan; Elder, Karen

• ISBN13: 9780199657186
• ISBN10: 0199657181
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-10-12
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

The Civil Litigation Handbook introduces students to the processes and procedures involved in making and defending civil litigation claims. The text is ideal for students taking the Legal Practice Course and features case studies on both a personal injury matter and a commercial matter, makingit suitable for students with either a high street or a commercial focus. Following the chronological progression of a civil litigation claim, the book offers practical guidance on advising clients whilst ensuring that the principles of the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct 2011 are maintained. Students on ILEX courses, new trainees in practice and paralegals will findthis practical guidance of use in both their study and their work. Innovative diagrams at the start of appropriate chapters make clear the way in which the litigation procedure works and help students understand the nature of the process as a whole. Examples provide students with a realistic context for their learning, while issues of cost, best practice, andprofessional conduct are clearly highlighted. Alternative dispute resolution is given appropriate practical emphasis, and references to the Civil Procedure Rules throughout make sure that students are ready for life in practice.Online Resource CentreStudent ResourcesCase study documentationAdditional chapters covering injunctions, assessment of costs proceedings and instructions to counselAnnotated formsLitigation trainPodcastsAnswers to self-test questionsUpdatesWeblinksLecturer ResourcesCase study materialsVideo clipsTest bank of over 50 multiple choice questions

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Ethos of Modern Civil Litigation

Costs Information to the Client and Funding Options

Costs-An Overview

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The First Client Meeting and Initial Considerations

Pre-Action Substantive Matters

Pre-Action Protocols

Starting Your Court Action and Serving It on the Defendant

Defending a Claim

Drafting Statements of Case

Case Management

Interim Applications-General Considerations

Interim Applications-Common Types

A Practical Guide to Court Hearings

Part 36 Offers

Disclosure and Inspection

Witness Statements and Documentary Evidence

Experts and Expert Evidence

Trials Settlements and Appeals

Enforcement of Judgments

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