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Civil Procedure in Hong Kong: A Guide to the Main Principles, 3rd Edition

Civil Procedure in Hong Kong: A Guide to the Main Principles, 3rd Edition

Author: Dave Lau
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell Hong Kong
ISBN: 9789626616185
Published In: August 2014
Format: Paperback , 440 pages
Jurisdiction: Hong Kong ? Disclaimer:
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Civil Procedure in Hong Kong: A Guide to the Main Principles, 3rd Edition is a popular text with students and practitioners, has developed a reputation as being user-friendly, simply written guide to the main principles of civil procedure. More than five years have passed since the coming into effect of the Civil Justice Reform (CJR). The Court has given much guidance on many aspects of the new rules, including in the last couple of years or so where there have been more appellate decisions.

Important developments, updated case law and refinements include:

The Court of Final Appeal’s restatement of the law on dismissal of want of prosecution
The large body of post CJR-case law which has developed
A substantial amount of guidance issued by the Courts on the new CJR rules
Many parts of the existing text have also been revised or refined, in order to provide clearer or expanded explanations. More examples from recent cases have also been included
Increased emphasis on the Court’s post-CJR approach
New Companies Ordinance provisions

Remarks: This book is special that “Student Edition” is NOT available for sale in our shop. Students please check with your school or teacher for details.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Civil Procedure in Hong Kong

Chapter 2 Overview of Civil Litigation in the Court of First Instance and District Court

Chapter 3 Underlying Objectives and Case Management by the Courts

Chapter 4 Starting Court Proceedings

Chapter 5 Service of Court Documents

Chapter 6 Acknowledgement of Service, Time Periods, Pleadings and Amendment

Chapter 7 Parties and Joinder

Chapter 8 Default Judgment, Summary Judgment and Application Under O.14A

Chapter 9 Interlocutory Proceedings and Preparations for Trial

Chapter 10 Admissions in Money Claims, Settlement and Termination of Actions

Chapter 11 Overview of the Civil Trial

Chapter 12 Costs