Full Description
Dispute Resolution and Litigation offers a comprehensive overview of civil litigation, providing clear explanations on key topics such as contract and tort, litigation funding, pre-action remedies, case management, and alternative dispute resolution. Covering practical elements like claims preparation, settlement strategies, evidence handling, and enforcement, it equips readers with the essential tools to navigate the legal landscape.
This accessible text is ideal for students and professionals alike, featuring reflective questions, research activities, chapter summaries, and real-world examples to reinforce understanding. Designed to engage and support learning, it prepares learners for both academic study and professional practice in the legal field.
Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.
Contents
CHAPTER 1: Civil litigation - an introductory overview
CHAPTER 2: A refresher on Contract and Tort
CHAPTER 3: Causes of action and limitation
CHAPTER 4: Litigation funding
CHAPTER 5: Obtaining pre-action remedies and information
CHAPTER 6: The overriding objective and alternative dispute resolution
CHAPTER 7: The court's case management powers and costs
CHAPTER 8: Entitlement to damages and calculating interest
CHAPTER 9: Preparing and issuing a Part 7 claim
CHAPTER 10: The defendant's response
CHAPTER 11: Focus on statements of case
CHAPTER 12: Case management: general provisions
CHAPTER 13: Evidence
CHAPTER 14: Expert evidence
CHAPTER 15: Disclosure
CHAPTER 16: Interim applications
CHAPTER 17: Discontinuance, negotiation and settlement before trial
CHAPTER 18: Preparations for trial
CHAPTER 19: Appeals
CHAPTER 20: Enforcement
Appendix
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