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Civil Litigation Exam Bundle (Revision Notes). High distinction achieved in Civil Litigation and in LPC course overall. Useful for open note exams to quickly consult topic area as well as to memorise for closed note. Exam Structures usefully highlighted.

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CIVIL LITIGATION EXAM DOCUMENT
Table of Contents
SGS 1 – PRE-ACTION CONSIDERATIONS 5
Causes of Action + Remedies Available + Limitation Periods 6
Evidence Available
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Benefits, Risks of Pursuing Litigation 9
Costs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….10

FUNDING APPENDIX………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
Legal Aid………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………11

No Win No Fee Agreements (CFA/DBA)…………………………………………………………………………………….13

Insurance…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….15

SGS 2 – COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS 16
Deciding which court to issue proceedings in 17
Documents required to commence a claim…………………………………………………………………………..….18

CPR on Counting Time + Deemed Service of Documents……………………………………………………….21

Consequences of Failing to Comply (Judgement in Default etc.)…………………………………………22

Exam Structure for Counting Time + Default ………………………………………………………………….23

SGS 3 – STATEMENTS OF CASE 25
Particulars of Claim Format (Exam Structure Drafting) ……………………………………………………………….25

Nature of Defence……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..31

Defence Format ……………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….32

SGS 4 – ALLOCATION, CASE AND COSTS MANAGEMENT ………………………………………………………………35

Procedure for Allocation + Requisite Documents………….…………………………………………………………..36

Procedure for Costs Management………………………………………………………………………………………….40

CCM Powers regarding Sanctions…………………………………………………………………………………………..41

Purpose + Preparation for CCMC………………………………………………………………………………………43

SGS 5 – DISCLOSURE + INSPECTION ……………………………………………………………………………………………….47

5 Steps of Disclosure + Inspection……………………………………………………………………………………………….48

Waiver + Redaction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...54

Professional Conduct Implications in Disclosure Process…………………………………………………….55

Summary Table of Types of Documents/Disclosure Required……………………………………….57

Example Disclosure + Inspection Answers………………………………………………………………59

SGS 6 – WITNESS + EXPERT EVIDENCE + DRAFTING WITNESS STATEMENTS ………………………………….64


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, Admissibility Rules……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64

Hearsay 5 Steps…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………65

Evidence of Witness of Fact (Statements/Summaries)………………………………………………………….67

Witness Statement (TRIAL) (Exam Structure Drafting) …………………………………………………….69

Expert Evidence……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..72

Privilege Status of Expert Evidence…………………………………………………………………………..…76

SGS 7 – PART 36, SETTLEMENT AND TRIAL ……………………………………………………………………………………77

Comparison of Part 36 + Without Prejudice…………………………………………………………………………………78

Acceptance of Part 36 Offer (C or D)………………………………………………………………………………………….79

Acting for Defendant, D rejects offer from C……………………………………………………………………………81

Acting for Claimant, C rejects offer from D……………………………………………………………………………83

Consent Orders…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..85

Preparations for Trial…………………………………………………………………………………………………………86

COSTS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..88

SGS 8 – INTERIM APPLICATIONS; SUMMARY JUDGMENT ………………………………………………………………91

Procedure Table Normal Interim Application…………………………………………………………………………………..92

Summary Judgment CPR 24……………………………………………………………………………………………………………94

Test for Summary Judgment………………………………………………………………………………………………………..94

Procedure Table Summary Judgment………………………………………………………………………………………….95

Orders Court can make at hearing………………………………………………………………………………………………96

Costs Orders at Interim Hearings………………………………………………………………………………………………97

Witness Statement Interim App Additional Paragraphs………………………………………………………….99

Exam Structure for ALL Interim Applications………………………………………………………………………..99

SGS 9 – INTERIM APPLICATIONS; INTERIM INJUNCTIONS AND SECURITY FOR COSTS ………………………….100

Interim Prohibitory Injunctions Exam Steps………………………………………………………………………………………….100

Procedure for Interim Prohibitory Injunctions…………………………………………………………………………………….104

Orders Court may make……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..106

Freezing Injunctions Exam Steps…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………109

Procedure for Freezing Injunctions…………………………………………………………………………………………………110

Advantages and Disadvantages of ALL injunctions…………………………………………………………………………111

Security for Costs Exam Structure…………………………………………………………………………………………….113

Security for Costs Test………………………………………………………………………………………………………………114

SGS 10 – FOREIGN JURISDICTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………117


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,Steps for the Exam…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….117

Practical and Commercial Considerations between Jurisdictions…………………………………………………………………122

Foreign Jurisdiction SERVICE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….122

Exam Question Solutions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….123

SGS 11 – ADR and Arbitration ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………131

Types of Dispute Resolution………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..131

Comparison Table – Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation………………………………………………………………………………136

Advantages + Disadvantages MEDIATION……………………………………………………………………………………………..138

Advantages + Disadvantages ARBITRATION…………………………………………………………………………………………140

ARBITRATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………143

Procedure (How Arb Commenced and How Arbitrators Appointed)………………………………………………..144

Methods for How Parties Can Ensure There is a Legally Correct Solution………………………………………146

How Court Might Get Involved (Arb)……………………………………………………………………………………………146

Challenging and Appealing an Award………………………………………………………………………………………..148

APPEALS AND ENFORCEMENT ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………151

APPEALS.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..151

Who hears Appeals……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………152

Permission for Appeals……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………152

Time Limits for Appellants…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..153

Respondent’s Notice + Time Limits…………………………………………………………………………………………………….154

Effect of Appeal on Judgment of Lower Court…………………………………………………………………………………154

Appeals Flowchart…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………156

ENFORCEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………157

Investigating Debtor’s Means……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..157

Means of Enforcement……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..158

Which Court – TABLE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………158

3 Stage Process, Taking Control of Goods……………………………………………………………………………………………159

Attachment of Earnings…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..160

Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgment Between Countries…………………………………………………………….162




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