Principles Of Civil Procedure

PRINCIPLES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE provides an accessible overview of how cases are presented and resolved before the courts under the District and High Court Rules. The book easily fulfils its aim of identifying the principles, themes, and practice requirements that underpin the system of civil procedure as a whole. It provides excellent insights into the diverse and significant procedural questions that come before New Zealand's courts. First published in 1992, the first edition focused on the High Court Rules. The current edition was published in 2002. It was extensively rewritten to cover major changes in the following decade, including active case management, written briefs of evidence, and harmonisation of the District Courts Rules. Primarily aimed at tertiary students who are studying law, Principles of Civil Procedure is also a handy resource for anyone who wants a concise and authoritative overview of procedure in New Zealand's courts.

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

Softbound - New, softbound print book.

A systematic and analytical treatment of the modern law of civil procedure in England and Wales. It sets out the leading principles behind civil procedure, with contents following the sequence of litigation, from writ to trial and execution. The general aims of civil justice, such as promotion of access to justice, and prevention of undue delay during litigation, and the management of complex matters, are stressed. The book also discusses law reform, questions of delay, expense, complexity and conservatism in the litigation system.