- Introductory *6 hours CPD
The course provides a practical overview of civil litigation. It is aimed at delegates who would like a working knowledge of the way in which litigation is run: for example support staff who may need to deal with clients’ queries or non-litigators who instruct litigation lawyers.
- Essential steps before litigation begins
- The requirement to act reasonably and options for negotiating a settlement
- Part 36 and other offers to settle
- Starting proceedings – where and how
- The track system and management by the court
- Early judgment and strike out
- Preparing and proving the claim or defence
- Taking the case to trial
- Trial procedure