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Post-Woolf Litigation - Softcover

Gerlis, Stephen; Stevens, Richard

 
9781854181046: Post-Woolf Litigation

Synopsis

New British rules, practice directions and protocols apply to all new cases issued since 26 April 1999.

The changes are not just cosmetic--they are fundamental and will revolutionize the way civil litigation is conducted. This important book, now in its second edition, explains: the nature of the new rules and practice directions; their impact on the day-to-day conduct of civil litigation; what the courts expect; how to avoid expensive and embarrassing mistakes; the new litigation culture, with its emphasis on co-operation, dispute resolution and cost control; recent decisions and lessons to be learned.

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About the Authors

Stephen Gerlis is District Judge at Barnet County Court as well as a Recorder in both Crown and County Courts. He is co-editor of The Busy Solicitor's Digest and co-author of The County Court Practice Handbook.

Richard Stevens is District Judge in Stoke on Trent, West Midlands. He is currently a full-time member of the Lord Chancellor's IT working party, the team responsible for the development and implementation of IT systems to support civil justice reform.

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