Civil Procedure in Hong Kong A Guide to the Main Principles, 2nd Edition

Author: Dave Lau
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626614709
Published In: December 2011
Format: Paperback , 409 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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THE POPULAR, USER FRIENDLY GUIDE TO THE MAIN PRINCIPLES OF CJR

Covers main stages of civil litigation

Differentiates between the current rules and old versions of rules that are still potentially relevant; and in the context of the current rules, between new/amended rules under the CJR and pre-CJR rules which remain unchanged

Completely up-to-date

Incorporates 2 full years of post-CJR court decisions up to May 2011
Includes updated judicial guidance on the interpretation and application of the many new provisions of Hong Kong’s civil litigation landscape.

Provides commentary on recent case law

Covers areas such as sanctioned payments/offers, expert evidence, underlying objectives and case management

The second edition of this popular book on civil procedure has taken account of a further full year’s worth of cases since the last edition—more than two full years of cases since the introduction of the Civil Justice Reform (CJR). The book remains as a user-friendly, simply written and laid out guide to the main principles of civil procedure in Hong Kong.

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1. Introduction to civil procedure in Hong Kong

2. Overview of civil litigation in the court of first instance and district court

3. Underlying objectives and case management by the courts

4. Starting court proceedings

5. Service of court documents

6. Acknowledgement of service, time periods, pleadings and amendment

7. Parties and joinder

8. Default judgment, summary judgment and application under o.14A

9. Interlocutory proceedings and preparations for trial

10. Admissions in money claims, settlement and termination of actions

11. Overview of the civil trial

12. Costs