• Depth and detail of commentary provides a complete analysis answering all your research needs
• In one, affordable volume, it is the only companion you need when carrying out your research
• Uniquely structured by the chronology of a claim,guiding you through every stage
• Superior index aids navigation and ensures you find the point quickly
• Includes all the support materials and checklists you expect and need
• New Editor-in-Chief, Lord Justice Maurice Kay brings a wealth of academic, professional and judicial experience and expertise
• Written and edited by an expert team of academics, practitioners and judges
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• Accompanied by an updated companion website

New to this edition

• New Practice Direction on Pre-action Conduct (chapter 8)
• New CPR, r. 7.5, on the period of validity of claim forms
• Completely revised chapter 15 on Service
• Grovit v De Nederlandsche Bank on the scope of the Jurisdiction Regulation
• Scottish and Newcastle International Ltd v Othon Ghalanos Ltd on art. 5(1) of the Jurisdiction Regulation
• Hoddinott v Persimmon Homes on the scope of Part 11
• Revisions to the Civil Proceedings Fees Order
• Decisions on CFAs including Jones v Wrexham BC and Crane v Canons
• Limitation decisions such as Ashe v National Westminster Bank (mortgagees); Spencer v SS Work and Pensions (implementation of EC law); Watkins v Jones Maidment Wilson (professional negligence)
• European Orders for Payment
• European Small Claims Procedure
• Colliers International v Colliers Jordan Lee Jafaar on failing to sign a statement of truth
• Detailed discussion of the case law on the standard of proof required for disputed facts in interim applications
• Conlon v Simms on the rule in Hollington v Hewthorn
• Recent cases on the meaning of a 'real prospect of success'
• Braithwaite v Homerton University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on interim payments
• Recent cases on the restraint of legal proceedings, including Albon v Naza Motor Trading
• The Masri v Consolidated Contractors litigation on jurisdiction and freezing injunctions
• West London Pipeline and Storage v Total UK Ltd on disputed claims to privilege
• Collins v Gordon on adjournments
• Developments on periodical payments under the Damages Act 1996, s. 2
• Developments on periodical payments under the Damages Act 1996, s. 2 New guidance on McKenzie Friends
• New provision on embargoed judgments

Readership: Primary: civil law practitioners (solicitors, barristers, the judiciary); students on the Bar Vocational and Advanced Legal Practice Courses. Secondary: academics and reference libraries in the UK and worldwide.

Edited by Stuart Sime, City Law School, and Edited by Derek French, Legal writer and editor

Review(s) from previous edition

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PROCEDURAL CHECKLISTS
GENERAL MATTERS
Chapter 1 The Overriding Objective and Sources of Procedural
Chapter 2 Court Organisation
Chapter 3 Computing time
Chapter 4 Remedies
FUNDING LITIGATION
Chapter 5 Funding Litigation
Chapter 6 Conditional Fee Agreements
Chapter 7 Community Legal Service
Chapter 8 Pre-action Protocols
Chapter 9 Notices Before Action
COMMENCEMENT
Chapter 10 Limitation
Chapter 11 Where to Start Proceedings
Chapter 12 Issuing Proceedings
Chapter 13 Part & Claims
Chapter 14 Joinder and Parties
Chapter 15 Filing and Service
Chapter 16 Service Outside the Jurisdiction
RESPONDING TO A CLAIM
Chapter 17 Admitting the Claim and Requesting Time to Pay
Chapter 18 Acknowledging Service and Filing a Defence
Chapter 19 Disputing the Court's Jurisdiction
Chapter 20 Default Judgement
SOLICITORS
Chapter 21 Acting by a Solicitor
Chapter 22 Change of Solicitor
STATEMENTS OF CASE
Chapter 23 Claim Form
Chapter 24 Particulars of a Case
Chapter 25 Schedule of Loss and Damage
Chapter 26 Defending a Claim
Chapter 27 Reply and Subsequent Statements of Case
Chapter 28 Counterclaims
Chapter 29 Additional Claims under Part 20
Chapter 30 Further Information
Chapter 31 Amendments to Statements of Case
INTERIM APPLICATIONS
Chapter 32 Applications and Interim Orders
Chapter 33 Striking Out
Chapter 34 Summary Judgement
Chapter 35 Possession Claims Against Trespassers
Chapter 36 Interim Payments
Chapter 37 Interim Injunctions
Chapter 38 Freezing Injunctions
Chapter 39 Search Orders
Chapter 40 Interim Delivery Up of Goods
Chapter 41 Inspection of Property
CASE MANAGEMENT
Chapter42 Case Management
Chapter 43 Small Claims
Chapter 44 Fast Track
Chapter 45 Multi-track
Chapter 46 Non-Compliance, Sanctions and Relief
EVIDENCE
Chapter 47 General Law of Evidence
Chapter 48 Disclosure
Chapter 49 Witness Statements
Chapter 50 Affidavits
Chapter 51 Hearsay Evidence
Chapter 52 Experts and Assessors
DISCONTINUANCE AND STAYS
Chapter 53 Discontinuance
Chapter 54 Stays
TRIAL
Chapter 55 Witness Summonses
Chapter 56 Giving Evidence without Attending Court
Chapter 57 Trial Bundles
Chapter 58 Trial by Jury
Chapter 59 Trial
Chapter 60 Non-attendance
Chapter 61 Judgements and Orders
Chapter 62 Interest
COSTS
Chapter 63 Solicitor and Own Client Costs
Chapter 64 Part 36 Offers
Chapter 65 Security for Costs
Chapter 66 Cost Orders
Chapter 67 Fixed and Predictable Costs on Judgements etc.
Chapter 68 Assessment of Costs
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Chapter 69 Arbitration Claims
Chapter 70 Alternative Dispute Resolution
APPEALS, JUDICIAL REVIEW AND EC REFERENCES
Chapter 71 The Appeals System
Chapter 72 Hearing of Appeals
Chapter 73 Appeals to the House of Lords
Chapter 74 Judicial Review
Chapter 75 References to the European Court of Justice
ENFORCEMENT
Chapter 76 Enforcement
Chapter 77 Enforcement of Foreign Judgements
Chapter 78 Committal and Sequestration
INSOLVENCY PROCEEDEINGS AND COMPANIES MATTERS
Chapter 79 Winding Up and Administration of Registered Companies
Chapter 80 Bankcrupcy
Chapter 81 Insolvency Applications and Appeals
Chapter 82 Applications under the Companies Acts and Related Legislation
Chapter 83 Director Disqualifications
LANDLORD AND TENANT AND POSSESSION PROCEEDINGS
Chapter 84 Leases and Licenses
Chapter 85 Forfeiture
Chapter 86 Introduction to the Statutory Codes
Chapter 87 Assured Tenancies under the Housing Act 1988
Chapter 88 Recovering Possession
Chapter 89 Secure Tenancies under the Housing Act 1985
Chapter 90 Homelessness and Housing Act 196 Appeals
Chapter 91 Protection from Eviction
Chapter 92 Mortgage Possession Proceedings
Chapter 93 Business Tenancies
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Chapter 94 Anti-Social Behaviour and Harassment
SALE OF GOODS AND CONSUMER CREDIT
Chapter 95 Sale of Goods
Chapter 96 Supply of Goods and Services
Chapter 97 Unfair Contract Terms
Chapter 98 Consumer Credit
HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL PRODECURE
Chapter 99 Human Rights and Civil Procedure
TERMINOLOGY
Chapter 100 Changes in Terminology made by the CPR
APPENDIX 1: CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1998 AND PRACTICE DIRECTIONS
APPENDIX 2: PRE-ACTION PROTOCOLS
APPENDIX 3: COURT FEES ORDERS
APPENDIX 4: SELECTED LEGISLATION