A study of Civil Procedure and Remedies in accordance with the National Court Rules. Topics covered include: The relevant legislation guiding the civil process including the District Court Act and National Act and Rules; Orders 3 to 17, procedure to follow when commencing a civil claim in both District Court and National Court; by Writ and Originating Summons, pleadings; service, interlocutory process, including consideration of interlocutory applications, injunctions, discovery, interrogatories, admissions, default judgements, summary judgements and striking out, Trial without pleadings, Judgements and Orders; Appeal and Judicial Review.
Contact hours: 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: 5.20708; 5.20711; 5.10701