Australian Civil Procedure

Now in its ninth edition, AUSTRALIAN CIVIL PROCEDURE MAINTAINS its standing as Australia's most authoritative work in its field. With its detailed analysis of the law and its scholarly discussion of issues, this work provides a comprehensive treatment of the civil justice system in Australia. The ninth edition brings the statutory and rule-based frameworks in all Australian jurisdictions entirely up to date.

Australian Civil Procedure, 7th Edition presents a clear and detailed explanation of the civil litigation systems for all Australian jurisdictions. The authoritative Australian text in civil procedure, Cairns provides students and practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the subject. This new edition covers all State and Territory Supreme Courts and the Federal Court. It deals with the rules of courts as developed through caselaw; includes detailed reference to the new rules of court in New South Wales, South Australia and the Australian Capital Territory; discusses alternative dispute resolution as it impacts on traditional litigation processes; covers developments in court control of litigation; and includes reference to legislation regarding enforcing judgments in civil cases.

Civil Procedure in Australia provides a detailed analysis of the rules of civil procedure in the State Supreme Courts and in the Federal Court Civil Procedure in Australia is based on the successful work formerly published as Litigation I oÂeÂ" Civil Procedure. This book examines the principal rules governing the usual manner in which superior court cases are litigated. It covers the rules which apply to the running of civil cases, ranging from those which must be considered prior to the commencement of litigation to the rules pertaining to appeals and enforcement. Primary and secondary materials from all Australian jurisdictions are included. The topics covered in Civil Procedure in Australia encompass the areas of knowledge required for admission to legal practice in Australia. Principles of procedure which are essential to an understanding of the way in which civil proceedings are conducted are examined in the book, which in addition equips the reader to navigate the broader requirements of civil procedure. In Australia and comparable jurisdictions, civil procedure has been subject to significant statutory reforms, including greater judicial control of civil proceedings and the increased requirements placed on the courts to follow mechanisms for resolving disputes other than by litigation. This book examines these reforms and provides an up to date account of the rules which govern civil litigation in Australia.

Now in its tenth edition, Australian Civil Procedure maintains its standing as Australias most authoritative work in its field. With its detailed analysis of the law and its scholarly discussion of issues, this work provides a comprehensive treatment of the civil justice system in Australia.

"This work provides students, lecturers and practitioners with a comprehensive analysis of the practical and theoretical issues encountered in the study and practice of Australian civil procedure. It combines a wealth of primary and secondary materials from all Australian jurisdictions and the common law world with extensive practical commentary. Each chapter features in-depth questions and notes together with full lists of further readings to aid and extend understanding of the issues." - back cover.

Contents: 1 The civil justice system; 2 Commencing proceedings: Jurisdiction and parties; 3 Commencing proceedings: The practicalities; 4 How courts manage cases and make procedural decisions; 5 Defining the issues; 6 Pre-trial termination of proceedings; 7 Protecting positions until trial; 8 Gathering information; 9 Court-annexed alternative dispute resolution; 10 Offers to settle and offers to compromise; 11 Costs; 12 Appeals; 13 Enforcement and execution