| Code: | LAWS11-319 |
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Description
Civil Procedure is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject introduces students to the basic procedures and tactics for conducting civil litigation. It covers issues of jurisdiction, transfer between courts, time limits, institution of actions, pleadings, processes of discovery, various interlocutory applications, parties, amendment of proceedings, settlement and early termination of proceedings, awarding and taxing of costs, trial, appeal and execution of judgments. Students will also consider and practise professional communication skills necessary to the litigation practitioner, primarily in the context of making an interlocutory application to the court and drafting relevant letters and documents.
Subject details
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |