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Litigation Skills for South African Lawyers 4th Edition

Litigation Skills for South African lawyers covers everything from your first meeting with a client, through the court process, to meeting after the appeal has been finalised.

Publication Language: English
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ISBN/ISSN: 9780639010366

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Litigation Skills for South African lawyers covers everything from your first meeting with a client, through the court process, to meeting after the appeal has been finalised.

Master the art of litigation with this essential guide for South African lawyers. Litigation Skills for SA Lawyers goes beyond civil litigation and Court-based Mediation, offering comprehensive techniques for both prosecutors and defence counsel in criminal litigation. Written by acclaimed author CG Marnewick, known for significantly reducing the failure rate at the legal Bar examinations, this resource is a trusted tool for success.

Equip yourself with the skills and techniques necessary to excel in the courtroom. Whether you're navigating civil or criminal litigation, this invaluable resource will empower you to deliver outstanding performances. Elevate your practice and achieve exceptional results with Litigation Skills for SA Lawyers.

Available in print, eBook and online format. Online format must be added to a Lexis+ base package. Visit www.lexisnexis.co.za/lexisplus for more information.

 

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Table of contents

Chapter 1: - Interviewing clients and witnesses

Chapter 2: - Advising and counselling clients

Chapter 3: - Alternatives to litigation

Chapter 4: - Preparing to commence action

Chapter 5: - Function, form and style of pleadings

Chapter 6: - Drafting statements of claim

Chapter 7: - Drafting pleas and special pleas

Chapter 8: - Drafting replications and further pleadings

Chapter 9: - Drafting exceptions, applications to strike out and objections to a charge

Chapter 10: - Drafting applications

Chapter 11: - Preparing the case for trial: Advice on evidence

Chapter 12: - Preparing the case for trial: Assembling the evidence

Chapter 13: - Preparation for trial: Legal research

Chapter 14: - Preparation for trial: Fact analysis and strategy

Chapter 15: - The protocol and etiquette of the courtroom

Chapter 16: - Opening statement

Chapter 17: - Examination-in-chief

Chapter 18: - Cross-examination

Chapter 19: - Re-examination

Chapter 20: - Special procedures

Chapter 21: - Closing argument

Chapter 22: - Motion Court

Chapter 23: - Persuasive advocacy: Substance and style

Chapter 24: - Reviews

Chapter 25: - Appeals