Pub Date : 2019-07-01DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198838555.003.0015
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
Offers to settle are a common occurrence prior to the resolution dispute or the start of trial. There does not appear to be a limit on the number of offers that can be made, although credibility and common sense would indicate that offers to settle should be made purposefully, but not irrationally. This chapter discusses the main features of Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and its Practice Direction in relation to commercial and personal injury claims; practical suggestions on dealing with Part 36 offers; and advising the client. It considers recent cases that demonstrate how the courts apply and interpret CPR Part 36. This chapter will also discuss the relative merits of global offers, and other offers that do not have the ‘protections’ or procedures associated with Part 36 offers.
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Pub Date : 2019-07-01DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198838555.003.0001
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
This introductory chapter explains the philosophy of the book and its pedagogical features. It assists in broadening research skills and knowledge. Further, it introduces the Civil Procedure Rules. Finally, it highlights professional conduct considerations and how they are dealt with in this book.
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Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0011
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
Legal representatives will draft many statements of case in order to produce accurate, relevant, and compelling formal court documents. This chapter provides key formulae to help those new to practice produce competent statements of case. It explains the purpose of a statement of case and the standard requirements of a statement of case. It also discusses the particulars of claim; the defence; additional claims; the reply; the Part 18 request for further information; and amendments to statements of case.
{"title":"11. Drafting Statements of Case","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0011","url":null,"abstract":"Legal representatives will draft many statements of case in order to produce accurate, relevant, and compelling formal court documents. This chapter provides key formulae to help those new to practice produce competent statements of case. It explains the purpose of a statement of case and the standard requirements of a statement of case. It also discusses the particulars of claim; the defence; additional claims; the reply; the Part 18 request for further information; and amendments to statements of case.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"65 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116951644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0014
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
This chapter considers the interim applications that a legal representative may most often come across in practice. It looks at the procedure for the specific interim application. Then it discusses the form of the evidence needed to make or oppose it. The interim applications considered here include an application to set aside default judgment; summary judgment; interim payment; an application for specific disclosure; an application for security for costs; and an application for an injunction.
{"title":"14. Interim Applications—Common Types","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0014","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter considers the interim applications that a legal representative may most often come across in practice. It looks at the procedure for the specific interim application. Then it discusses the form of the evidence needed to make or oppose it. The interim applications considered here include an application to set aside default judgment; summary judgment; interim payment; an application for specific disclosure; an application for security for costs; and an application for an injunction.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"2005 61","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132900177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0019
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
Although a large percentage of civil cases are settled well in advance of trial, it remains important for legal representatives look to the possibility of running a case to trial. This chapter focuses on fast-track and multi-track cases that proceed to trial. It covers professional conduct issues; procedural and administrative preparation for trial; the day of the trial; judgment and appeals. It also discusses settlement without trial.
{"title":"19. Trial, Settlement, and Appeals","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0019","url":null,"abstract":"Although a large percentage of civil cases are settled well in advance of trial, it remains important for legal representatives look to the possibility of running a case to trial. This chapter focuses on fast-track and multi-track cases that proceed to trial. It covers professional conduct issues; procedural and administrative preparation for trial; the day of the trial; judgment and appeals. It also discusses settlement without trial.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128974060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0009
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
This chapter deals with the procedural steps, considerations, and issues that need to be addressed when commencing proceedings. These include the ‘tracks’ created by the Civil Procedure Rules (the small claims track, the fast track, and the multi-track). It details the documents needed to issue proceedings. These include parties and joinder and service provisions.
{"title":"9. Starting Your Court Action and Serving It on the Defendant","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/he/9780198823193.003.0009","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter deals with the procedural steps, considerations, and issues that need to be addressed when commencing proceedings. These include the ‘tracks’ created by the Civil Procedure Rules (the small claims track, the fast track, and the multi-track). It details the documents needed to issue proceedings. These include parties and joinder and service provisions.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114830764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0004
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
This chapter focuses on the control and recovery of costs. Topics covered include the discretionary nature of costs awards, the general principle that the loser pays, how the court controls costs incurred, the basis upon which costs orders are made. In addition, the aspects of a legal representative’s work that are recoverable and how they are formulated, as well as the different types of costs order, are explained. This chapter also considers and helps to identify the changes or amendments that may be implemented in the future regarding the amount and recovery of costs in civil litigation.
{"title":"4. The Nature, Extent, and Recovery of Legal Costs","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0004","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter focuses on the control and recovery of costs. Topics covered include the discretionary nature of costs awards, the general principle that the loser pays, how the court controls costs incurred, the basis upon which costs orders are made. In addition, the aspects of a legal representative’s work that are recoverable and how they are formulated, as well as the different types of costs order, are explained. This chapter also considers and helps to identify the changes or amendments that may be implemented in the future regarding the amount and recovery of costs in civil litigation.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"90 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128949417","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0006
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
Legal representatives who are new to practice are expected initially to assist in clients’ cases and ultimately to handle their own files. In every new matter for every client, their professional conduct duties, particularly client care issues, should be at the forefront of their mind as a legal representative before proceeding to undertake any work for the client. This chapter focuses on professional conduct issues; client care; money laundering requirements; the first meeting with the client; and initial investigations. The chapter includes details of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and a range of applicable examples.
{"title":"6. The First Client Meeting and Initial Considerations","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0006","url":null,"abstract":"Legal representatives who are new to practice are expected initially to assist in clients’ cases and ultimately to handle their own files. In every new matter for every client, their professional conduct duties, particularly client care issues, should be at the forefront of their mind as a legal representative before proceeding to undertake any work for the client. This chapter focuses on professional conduct issues; client care; money laundering requirements; the first meeting with the client; and initial investigations. The chapter includes details of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 and a range of applicable examples.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123909464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0012
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
This chapter considers the way in which the court ‘actively manages’ cases. All disputed cases are subject to a level of court management and enforcement of its directions orders. The chapter provides an understanding of the time at which active case management commonly occurs. It explains the ethos of case management, allocation (to track), and case management directions through the tracks. It discusses the ways in which the court will seek to ensure that its orders for the management of a case are complied with.
{"title":"12. Case Management","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0012","url":null,"abstract":"This chapter considers the way in which the court ‘actively manages’ cases. All disputed cases are subject to a level of court management and enforcement of its directions orders. The chapter provides an understanding of the time at which active case management commonly occurs. It explains the ethos of case management, allocation (to track), and case management directions through the tracks. It discusses the ways in which the court will seek to ensure that its orders for the management of a case are complied with.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"19 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131748179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2018-08-01DOI: 10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0017
Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder
Cases can readily be won or lost on the strength of witness evidence at trial. Important applications may fail if a witness statement does not adequately deal with all of the issues. A legal representative, therefore, must understand both the underlying theory behind the use of witness evidence and documentation during the course of litigation, including the rules on hearsay, and the practical requirements and challenges encountered in the preparation of witness statements. This chapter discusses the use of evidence at trial; the preparation of witness statements for interim applications and at trial; the use of hearsay in civil cases; and evidential tools.
{"title":"17. Witness Statements and Documentary Evidence","authors":"Susan Cunningham-Hill, K. Elder","doi":"10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/HE/9780198823193.003.0017","url":null,"abstract":"Cases can readily be won or lost on the strength of witness evidence at trial. Important applications may fail if a witness statement does not adequately deal with all of the issues. A legal representative, therefore, must understand both the underlying theory behind the use of witness evidence and documentation during the course of litigation, including the rules on hearsay, and the practical requirements and challenges encountered in the preparation of witness statements. This chapter discusses the use of evidence at trial; the preparation of witness statements for interim applications and at trial; the use of hearsay in civil cases; and evidential tools.","PeriodicalId":132473,"journal":{"name":"Civil Litigation 2019-2020","volume":"614 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124628755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}