O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation

Summary

This book explains how the Civil Procedure Rules work in practice. The book covers the entire spectrum of civil litigation providing a step-by-step guide through all stages of a civil action. Features: Provides a practical, comprehensive and detailed guide covering all areas of civil litigation in the High Court and County Court Guides you through the procedure involved in any civil matter Covers all stages of litigation in a logical sequence from pre-action to enforcement and appeals Expert authors provide tactical and strategic advice, examples, tips and solutions Cross-refers to the Civil Procedure Rules and the White Book What's new for the 20th edition: New sections and fuller coverage of: online case management systems including CE-filing and MCOL; procedure under the RTA and EL/PL Protocols, including the new protocol for small RTA cases which is in force from 31 May 2021; use of remote hearings; post-Brexit amendments; amendments to the CPR; the disclosure pilot scheme; and ADR. In more detail: A revised Chapter 9 on proceedings under Parts 7 and 8 which gives fuller coverage of the multiple case management systems now in use in the High Court, County Court and the Business & Property Courts A new Chapter 10 on procedure under the RTA and EL/PL Protocols, including the new protocol for small RTA cases which is in force from 31 May 2021. Chapter 13 on interim applications includes updated coverage on current practice as to remote hearings (i.e. conducted by telephone or video) Chapter 41 on enforcement of non-money judgments includes revised commentary on the new rules relating to the enforcement of orders for possession and contempt proceedings Other new developments include: developments in expert evidence; the disclosure pilot scheme; security for costs and a cross-undertaking in damages; the widening influence of alternative dispute resolution; changes in Insolvency law including the Debt Respite Scheme, which came into force on 4 May 2021 Plus a wealth of new case law