p. 58517. Civil Litigation
- Alisdair A. GillespieAlisdair A. GillespieHead of Department and Professor of Law, Lancaster University
- and Siobhan WeareSiobhan WeareLecturer in Law, Lancaster University
Abstract
This chapter considers the conduct of civil litigation. It discusses how civil litigation is more managed than criminal litigation and the courts seek to assist litigants in finding a compromise. The civil courts have extensive powers over costs and they use this to ensure compliance with their rulings and also to encourage early settlement, reducing the need for litigation. The chapter examines three types of civil litigation; cases relating to the small claims track (‘small claims court’), judicial review, and private family-law disputes.
