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O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 20th Edition

O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 20th Edition

Author: John O'Hare; Kevin Browne
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414089433
Published In: August 2021
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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
1. Civil litigation in outline.
2. Funding civil litigation.
3. Interest.
4. Personal injury damages.
5. Limitation of actions.
6. The preliminary stages of litigation.
7. Parties to actions.
8. Service of documents.
9. From issue to location.
10. Part 8 claims.
11. Cases with a foreign element.
12. Drafting statements of case.
13. Interim applications.
14. Drafting applications, witness statements and affidavits.
15. Default judgment.
16. Admissions and requests for time to pay.
17. Disposal hearings.
18. Part 20 claims. Summary judgment.
19. The small claims track (Part 27).
20. The fast track (Part 28).
21. The multi-track (Part 29).
22. Experts.
23. Cases not governed by standard track allocation.
24. Interim payments.
25. Security for costs.
26. Interim injunctions (Part 25).
27. Change of solicitors.
28. Part 36 offers and payments.
29. Disclosure and inspection.
30. Evidence.
31. Fact management.
32. Judicial case management.
33. Termination of an action by consent.
34. Discontinuance.
35. Preparations for trial.
36. Trial.
37. Costs payable by one party to another. Costs: special cases.
38. Enforcement of money judgments.