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Trusted by generations of students and litigators, this classic text is unrivalled in its detail and provides a thorough and highly practical overview of the key principles and procedures employed in the civil courts.
About the author
Stuart Sime is a Barrister and Course Director of the BPTC at The City Law School, City, University of London and a co-editor of Blackstone's Civil Practice.
Summary
Trusted by generations of students and litigators, A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure is a classic text which guides you through the maze of procedural requirements utilized by the civil courts. Written by an expert in the field, and co-editor of Blackstone's Civil Practice, this book is unrivalled in its detail of the various stages of a civil claim, making it essential reading for students and newly qualified litigators alike.
Taking a thoroughly practical focus throughout, the book charts the progress of a typical civil litigation claim, from funding litigation and issuing and serving proceedings, through to trial, enforcement, and appeal. Full coverage of alternative dispute resolution is also included. Relevant sample documentation is featured throughout and introduces the reader to the forms and documents which will be encountered in practice, while key point summaries featured at the end of chapters highlight
the essential points covered.
Digital formats and resources
This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.
- Access to a digital version of this book comes with every purchase to enable a more flexible learning experience—12 months' access to this title on Law Trove will be available from 15 July 2021. Access must be redeemed by 30 June 2022.
- The online resources include a range of web links to key related sources to support students looking to read around the subject and develop their understanding.
