O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 15th Edition

Author: John O'Hare; Kevin Browne
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414047785
Published In: December 2011
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

Details

Provides a practical and comprehensive guide covering all areas of civil litigation in the High Court and County Court
Explains how the Civil Procedure Rules work in practice
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
Provides tactical and strategic advice, and recommends systems you can put in place
Includes examples to help clarify what you need to do
Deals with costs and funding
Provides references to court forms and relevant rules
Refers to the Civil Procedure Rules and The White Book
Fully up to date with the latest legislative developments
Written in an accessible narrative style

RELEVANT NEW LEGISLATION AND CHANGES

Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2011; Civil Procedure (Amendments Nos. 2, 3 and 4) Rules 2010
Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents
Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010
Group Litigation Orders
Disclosure of Electronic Documents: new PD 31B
Recent case law developments include:
- Part 36: the retreat from Carver: Gibbon v Manchester City Council [2010]
- Guidance on making an appeal to the Court of Appeal
- Removal of expert witness immunity from suit
- Withdrawing an admission
- Changing experts
- How to avoid being “ambushed” at trial
- Relief from sanctions
- Periodical Payment Orders
- Amending statements of case