Civil Justice in Crisis

Civil Justice in Crisis

Author: A. A. S. Zuckerman

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 485

ISBN-13: 9780198298335

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A sense of crisis in the administration of civil justice is present in many countries. Delays and high costs render access to the civil courts either useless or prohibitively expensive or both. The crisis takes different forms. In some jurisdictions the problems lie in high and unpredictable costs but in others there are overcrowded courts and exorbitant delays. Those interested in civil justice will be familiar with their own system but they will seldom have knowledge of other systems and these essays, written by leading experts in the field, survey different systems of civil justice from other jurisdictions. An understanding of other systems will enrich the reform discussions in which each country by drawing attention to common problems, to their roots, to the solutions tried and, above all, to the consequences (for better or for worse) of reform. Civil Justice in Crisis shows that we can learn from others' success but that we may find their failures even more instructive.


Zuckerman on Australian Civil Procedure, 2nd Edition (Hardback)

Zuckerman on Australian Civil Procedure, 2nd Edition (Hardback)

Author: A Zuckerman; S Wilkins; J Adamopoulos; A Higgins; S Hooper; A Vial

Publisher:

Published: 2023-12-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780409356724

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Civil procedure lies at the heart of the judicial process as it establishes the mechanisms by which rights and obligations are enforced. An understanding of these mechanisms is therefore essential to anyone contemplating legal proceedings. The second edition of this important text provides a rigorous, principles-based analysis of civil procedure in Australia. Relevant principles are explored against a backdrop of State, Territory and Federal rules of procedure, and solutions are offered to difficult issues encountered in practice, and to unsettled questions of law. It is now accepted in Australia that rules of procedure, case management, and the conduct of litigants should facilitate the 'just, quick and cheap' resolution of the real issues in dispute. The present edition examines this overriding objective and its consequences in practice by reference to recent case law. Attention is drawn to matters still unresolved or ripe for reform. While this work is concerned with Australian civil procedure, attention is drawn to the English experience. The book benefits from the lead author's expertise in English civil procedure and his influential role in legal reform in England, as well as from the diverse experience and expertise of the Australian authors. The book is an essential text for both legal practitioners and academics and is highly valuable for law students seeking a deeper understanding of the principles informing the rules of procedure. Features * Authoritative discussion of principles, policy and reform opportunities * Comprehensive in-depth coverage of all major topics provides detailed guidance in an evolving practice area * Rigorous principles-based analysis * Offers solutions to complex problems of civil procedure providing a framework for legal argument in uncertain areas of procedure * Covers all Australian state, territory and federal procedural rules Related Titles * Colbran & Spender, Civil Procedure: Commentary and Materials, 8th ed, 2022 * Lethbridge et al, Civil Litigation: Strategy and Practice, 2023 * Heydon, Cross on Evidence, 14th Australian ed, 2023 * Legg (ed), Resolving Civil Disputes, 2nd ed, 2024


Principles, Procedure, and Justice

Principles, Procedure, and Justice

Author: Rabeea Assy

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0198850417

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This collection is in honour of Adrian Zuckerman, Emeritus Professor of Civil Procedure at the University of Oxford. Bringing together a distinguished group of judges and academics to reflect on the impact of his work on our understanding of civil procedure and evidence today. An internationally renowned scholar, Professor Zuckerman has dedicated his professional life to the law of evidence and civil procedure, drawing attention to the principles and policies that shape litigation practice and their wider social impact. His pioneering scholarship is admired by the judiciary and the academy and has influenced several major reforms of the civil justice system including the Woolf Reforms that heralded the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules, and Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs. His work has also informed law reform bodies and courts in other jurisdictions. Building upon Professor Zuckerman's work, the contributors address outstanding problems in the field of civil procedure and evidence, and in keeping with Adrian's record of always exploring new areas, the book includes chapters on the prospects for a digital justice system, including the new online court being developed in England and the potential role of algorithms in the court room.


Criminal Evidence

Criminal Evidence

Author: Matthew Lippman

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2015-03-23

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13: 1483388557

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A concise and comprehensive introduction to the law of evidence, Criminal Evidence takes an active learning approach to help readers apply evidence law to real-life cases. Bestselling author Matthew Lippman, a professor of criminal law and criminal procedure for over 25 years, creates an engaging and accessible experience for students from a public policy perspective through a multitude of contemporary examples and factual case scenarios that illustrate the application of the law of evidence. Highlighting the theme of a balancing of interests in the law of evidence, readers are asked to apply a more critical examination of the use of evidence in the judicial system. The structure of the criminal justice system and coverage of the criminal investigative process is also introduced to readers.


The Privilege of Silence

The Privilege of Silence

Author: Steven M. Salky

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604423969

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This book explains the contours of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in practice, providing a guide for both the civil litigator, as well as the criminal lawyer. The Privilege of Silence organizes the relevant case law so that lawyers may advise and represent their clients by focusing on the practical aspects of Fifth Amendment assertions in all proceedings.


Zuckerman on Civil Procedure

Zuckerman on Civil Procedure

Author: A. A. S. Zuckerman

Publisher:

Published: 2006-01-01

Total Pages: 1179

ISBN-13: 9780421919105

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This is a detailed and consistent account of the whole CPR system, dealing with how the overriding objective and other principles underlying civil procedure are applied and how judicial discretion and case management powers are exercised.


The Civil Procedure Rules Ten Years On

The Civil Procedure Rules Ten Years On

Author: Déirdre Dwyer

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2009-12-17

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780199576883

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Ten years after the Civil Procedure Rules changed the landscape of civil justice in England and Wales, this book presents an analysis, by some of the leading judges, academics and practitioners involved in civil litigation in this country, of the effectiveness of the Woolf Reforms, and the challenges facing civil procedure today.