Civil Litigation 2001-2002 (Legal Practice Course Guides) Book

The Blackstone Legal Guides are written by established authors and have been produced under the editorial guidance of editor-in-chief Professor Philip Knott, Head of Professional Legal Studies at Nottingham Law School and series editors Phillip A. Jones, Pro-Vice Chancellor, and formerly Director of Legal Practice at the University of Sheffield, and Carol Crowdy, solicitor, former Course Director of the LPC at the University of the West of England, Bristol. "Civil Litigation" is a comprehensive and self-contained reference book which is designed as preparation for the Legal Practice Course and the training contract. It describes with illustrations and precedents the whole of the litigation process, from first obtaining instructions through to trial and enforcement of judgments. The book emphasizes the practicalities of the litigation process and considers a variety of scenarios in the fields of personal injury and commercial litigation. In addition it addresses the skills required in civil litigation, including preparation and management of a case. Particular emphasis is given to the rules of evidence and their continuing practical importance throughout the civil litigation process.Read More