Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 explains the key principles of dispute resolution in a clear, easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to realistic examples, commonly used court forms, and tables. The book provides an overview of three processes for resolving civil disputes, forming part of the dispute resolution continuum, followed by a fluent narrative account of key principles of civil procedure. The guide also includes a range of supporting features:
Chapter overviews
Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points
Multiple choice questions: Each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge)
In a series of books aimed at those preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the dispute resolution element of SQE1 in relation to contract and tort. An invaluable resource for any SQE candidate wishing to develop the assessment skills needed to pass the exam.
By:
Ben Waters
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781032111179
ISBN 10: 1032111178
Series: Essential Law for SQE1
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 27 December 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Part 1: Different options for dispute resolution 1. Introduction: Arbitration, mediation and litigation as an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute Part 2: Pre-action considerations and steps 2. Resolving a dispute through a civil claim: preliminary considerations: limitation, pre-action protocols Part 3: Commencing, responding to or progressing a claim 3. Where to start proceedings 4. Issuing and serving proceedings 5. Responding to a claim Part 4: Case management and any interim applications relevant to a claim 6. Case management 7. Interim applications Part 5: The evidence needed, and disclosure steps required in commencing, responding to, progressing or defending a claim 8. Evidence 9. Disclosure and inspection Part 6: Preparation of a case for a trial, the trial and any post trial steps 10. Trial 11. Appeals 12. Enforcement Part 7: Procedures and processes relevant to costs involved in dispute resolution 13. Costs 14. Answers to multiple choice questions
Ben Waters is a Principal Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University; he is also a qualified solicitor (non-practicing) and an accredited mediator. Ben has a particular interest in dispute resolution and specifically mediation, areas in which he has active teaching, scholarly and research interests.
