Civil Litigation Advanced

Through studying this course the learner will understand:

Pre-Action Procedure

• The Court Structure 
• Appeals 
• Jurisdiction 
• Composition 
• Small Claims Court 

Pre-action Considerations

• The first interview 
• Limitations on actions 
• Viability of claims 
• Finance/Funding 

Pre-action Steps 

• Terminology
• CPR Rules
• Protocols

Evidence 

• Witness statements
• Affidavits

Commencing Proceedings 

• Court personnel 
• Pre-action considerations 

Commencing a Claim

• Types of claims
• Particulars of claim 
• Service of proceedings 
• Possible outcomes of issuing a claim 
• Summary judgment 

From Issue of a Claim to a Trial 

• Background matters 
• Tracks 
• Disclosure and inspection of documents 
• Interim applications 
• Offers of settlement and payment into court 

Preparation for the Hearing 

• Witness summons, documents, brief to Counsel
• Hearing format

Enforcement of Judgments 

• Warrant of Control/Writ of Control 
• Third party debt orders 
• Charging orders 
• Bankruptcy & liquidation 
• Attachment of earnings 
• Warrants of specific delivery 
• Warrants of possession 
• Committal for contempt of court 

How to advise a client in a litigation case

Coursework: Achievement test and written assignment.

This unit requires approximately 50 hours to complete, though the actual time may vary depending on individual study habits, experience and pace.