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Making use of two case studies which run throughout the book, this text provides student-focused coverage of the key procedures central to the civil litigation process. Innovative diagrams in the form of a timeline help students see how the procedures fit together, while costs and professional conduct issues are clearly highlighted.
About the author
Susan Cunningham-Hill is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Staffordshire University. She has extensive experience teaching civil litigation to LPC students and has been involved in the preparation and delivery of litigation courses. She has also practised as a solicitor for more than 20 years, predominantly in commercial and personal injury litigation.
Karen Elder is a practising solicitor at Beswicks Legal, an accredited commercial mediator, and formerly a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University. She has extensive experience teaching civil litigation to LPC students and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She has been practising as a solicitor for 15 years acting for both claimants and defendants in commercial construction and personal injury matters.
Summary
Making use of two case studies which run throughout the book, this text provides student-focused coverage of the key procedures central to the civil litigation process. Innovative diagrams in the form of a timeline help students see how the procedures fit together, while costs and professional conduct issues are clearly highlighted.