Civil Litigation (14th edn)
Published in Print: 02 July 2021 Published Online:July 2021
ISBN: 9780192844293
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Abstract
Civil Litigation introduces the processes and procedures involved in making and defending civil litigation claims. Following the chronological progression of a civil litigation claim, the volume offers practical guidance on advising clients whilst ensuring that the principles of the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority Handbook, which includes the Codes of Conduct for firms and for solicitors, are followed. This edition includes commentary and detail of the new rules of conduct that were approved by the Legal Services Board in November 2018. A part of the new Handbook (the Handbook) came into force in December 2018—the SRA Transparency Rules—and the remaining sections came into force in April 2019. Diagrams at the beginning of chapters make clear the way in which the litigation procedure works and help with the understanding of the nature of the process as a whole. Examples provide a realistic context for learning, while issues of cost, best practice, and professional 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. This edition has been revised to reflect the most up-to-date law and practice in all aspects of litigation practice. In addition to the chapters highlighted below, there are additional chapters online on injunctions and other equit-able remedies, a practical guide to court hearings, instructing counsel, and enforcement of judgments.
Keywords:
civil litigation claims, Solicitors’ Regulation Authority Handbook (the Handbook), litigation procedure, best practice, professional conduct, dispute resolution, Civil Procedure RulesSubjects:
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Contents
- Front Matter
- 1. Introduction
- 2. A Modern Litigation Approach
- 3. Costs Information to the Client and Funding Options
- 4. The Nature, Extent, and Recovery of Legal Costs
- 5. Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 6. The First Client Meeting and Initial Considerations
- 7. Pre-Action Substantive Matters
- 8. Pre-Action Protocols
- 9. Starting Your Court Action and Serving It on the Defendant
- 10. Defending a Claim
- 11. Drafting Statements of Case
- 12. Case Management
- 13. Interim Applications—General Considerations
- 14. Interim Applications—Common Types
- 15. Part 36 Offers and Offers to Settle Outside Part 36
- 16. Disclosure and Inspection
- 17. Witness Statements and Documentary Evidence
- 18. Experts and Expert Evidence
- 19. Trial, Settlement, and Appeals
- 20. Assessment of Costs Proceedings
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End Matter
- Appendix 1 Additional Chapters
- Appendix 2 Court Forms
- Appendix 3 Claim Form
- Appendix 4 Particulars of Claim
- Appendix 5 Defence and Counterclaim
- Appendix 6 Directions Order
- Appendix 7 Disclosure Statement
- Appendix 8 Witness Statement
- Appendix 9 Medical Report
- Appendix 10 Listing Questionnaire (Pre-Trial Checklist)
- Appendix 11 Claim Notification Form (PL1)
- Index
© Oxford University Press, Susan Cunningham-Hill and Karen Elder 2021
