Fundamental Principles of Civil Procedure 4th Ed
This book includes a practical analysis of statutes that impact on civil procedure and relevant case law. A set of precedents can be downloaded in electronic format.
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This book includes a practical analysis of statutes that impact on civil procedure and relevant case law. A set of precedents can be downloaded in electronic format.
This publication was developed to provide undergraduate law students and newly qualified practitioners with an easy to follow guide through the intricacies of South African civil procedure in the High Court and the Magistrates' Courts. Procedures are logically set out chapter by chapter for ease of reference and understanding. Complex procedures are set out in diagrams throughout the text and an annexure contains additional procedures and basic precedents.
Table of contents
- Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Law of Civil Procedure
Chapter 2 - Structure and Officers of the Courts
Chapter 3 - Consultation, Legal Representation, Demand and Prescription
Chapter 4 - General Principles of Jurisdiction
Chapter 5 - Jurisdiction of the High Courts
Chapter 6 - Jurisdiction of the Magistrate's Courts
Chapter 7 - The Parties
Chapter 8 - The Application Procedure
Chapter 9 - Overview of the Action Procedure
Chapter 10 - Summons, Particulars of Claim & Declaration
Chapter 11 - Service of Process
Chapter 12 - Judgment at an Early Stage and Stay of Proceedings
Chapter 13 - Summary Judgment
Chapter 14 - Defective Processes and Non-compliance with the Rules
Chapter 15 - Settlement Offers or Tenders and Security for Costs
Chapter 16 - The Plea, Counterclaim, Replication, Counterplea and Close of Pleadings
Chapter 17 - Amendments of Pleadings
Chapter 18 - Preparation for Trial
Chapter 19 - The Trial and Judgment
Chapter 20 - Provisional Sentence Summons
Chapter 21 - Appeals and Reviews in Civil Proceedings
Chapter 22 - Execution
Chapter 23 - Debt Collection and Administrations
Chapter 24 - Legal Costs
Table of Cases
Table of Legislative Material
Index
