A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure, 16th Edition

• Trusted by generations of students and litigators and written by an expert in the field, A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure can be relied upon to provide a clear and accurate exposition of the key procedures which underpin a civil action, ensuring that the reader is fully equipped with the necessary procedural knowledge to steer a claim effectively and efficiently through the civil courts
• Updated annually and covering all relevant statutory provisions, rules, practice directions and case law, this book provides a wide-ranging and detailed overview of all aspects of a civil litigation claim, making it essential reading for students undertaking a compulsory civil litigation course on either the LPC or the BPTC, and an invaluable source of reference for junior practitioners
• Sample documentation included throughout enhances the pragmatic nature of the book and helps the reader prepare for successful litigation
• Tables, flow charts and key points summaries at the end of chapters help highlight the main issues and assist learning

New to this edition

• The sixteenth edition has been fully updated with rule amendments introduced by the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2013 and the 62nd Update.
• The text has been significantly revised in light of recent developments including procedural changes and new focus on ensuring that litigation is conducted at proportionate cost. This includes three new chapters on costs management, costs capping, and qualified one-way costs shifting.
• Includes details of legal aid under the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, which has replaced the community legal service.

Trusted by generations of students and litigators, A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure is the perfect guide through the maze of procedural requirements employed in the civil courts. Written by an expert in the field and co-editor of Blackstone's Civil Practice, the book provides a wide-ranging and detailed overview of the key statutory provisions, rules, practice directions and case law which govern the various stages of a civil litigation claim, making it essential reading for students and newly qualified litigators alike.

Providing highly practical guidance throughout, the book charts the progress of a typical civil litigation claim, from funding litigation and issuing and serving proceedings, through to trial, enforcement and appeal. Full coverage of alternative dispute resolution is also included. Relevant sample documentation is featured throughout and introduces the reader to the forms and documents which will be encountered in practice, while key point summaries featured at the end of chapters highlight the essential points covered.

Updated annually, this sixteenth edition has been fully revised to incorporate rule amendments introduced by the Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2013 and the 62nd Update. New chapters on costs management, costs capping, and qualified one-way costs shifting have been added to this edition, and the text has been significantly revised throughout with recent developments, including procedural changes and updated forms and directions. 

Online Resources
Regular online updates provide easy access to changes in the field, allowing readers to keep abreast of current legislation and practice.

Readership: Suitable for students studying on the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course. It is also an invaluable source of reference for junior practitioners throughout their training contract or pupillage.