Description
Book SynopsisEssential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 explains the key principles of dispute resolution in a clear, easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to realistic examples, commonly used court forms, and tables. The book provides an overview of three processes for resolving civil disputes, forming part of the dispute resolution continuum, followed by a fluent narrative account of key principles of civil procedure. The guide also includes a range of supporting features:
- Chapter overviews
- Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points
- Multiple choice questions: Each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge)
In a series of books aimed at those preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the dispute resolu
Table of Contents
Part 1: Different options for dispute resolution 1. Introduction: Arbitration, mediation and litigation as an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute Part 2: Pre-action considerations and steps 2. Resolving a dispute through a civil claim: preliminary considerations: limitation, pre-action protocols Part 3: Commencing, responding to or progressing a claim 3. Where to start proceedings 4. Issuing and serving proceedings 5. Responding to a claim Part 4: Case management and any interim applications relevant to a claim 6. Case management 7. Interim applications Part 5: The evidence needed, and disclosure steps required in commencing, responding to, progressing or defending a claim 8. Evidence 9. Disclosure and inspection Part 6: Preparation of a case for a trial, the trial and any post trial steps 10. Trial 11. Appeals 12. Enforcement Part 7: Procedures and processes relevant to costs involved in dispute resolution 13. Costs 14. Answers to multiple choice questions
