Dispute Resolution is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the processes and mechanisms involved in resolving civil disputes within the legal system. Students will gain insights into the procedural intricacies, legal principles, and practical considerations that underpin the resolution of civil disputes, contributing to their ability to navigate the complexities of dispute resolution in a legal context.
1. Civil Procedure
The course begins with an examination of civil procedure, laying the foundation for understanding the rules and processes governing the resolution of civil disputes. Students explore the principles and practices that guide the progression of civil cases from initiation to resolution within the legal system.
2. Preliminary Matters
Preliminary matters encompass the procedural steps that precede the formal commencement of legal proceedings. This module explores issues such as pre-action protocols, pre-trial disclosure, and alternative dispute resolution methods, laying the groundwork for a civil case.
3. Commencement of Proceedings
This module focuses on the formal initiation of civil proceedings. Students explore the legal requirements and mechanisms for commencing a civil case, including the preparation and service of court documents, the issuance of claims, and the role of pleadings.
4. Case Management
Case management is a crucial aspect of dispute resolution. Students delve into the legal mechanisms for managing and controlling the progression of civil cases, including the setting of timetables, pre-trial conferences, and court-ordered directions.
5. Summary Civil Trial
Summary civil trials are expedited proceedings designed for simpler cases. This module explores the criteria for cases suitable for summary trial, the procedures involved, and the legal principles that guide the court's decision. This section also addresses the rights of the parties involved.
6. Before Civil Trial
Before a civil trial, various pre-trial procedures take place. This module examines aspects such as discovery, witness statements, and expert evidence, exploring the legal and procedural requirements for parties to prepare their cases before presenting them in court.
7. At Civil Trial and Beyond
This section provides an in-depth analysis of the civil trial process and the steps taken after the trial concludes. Students explore the presentation of evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, closing arguments, and the post-trial phase, including the enforcement of judgments.
Through a detailed exploration of civil procedure, preliminary matters, commencement of proceedings, case management, and the stages leading up to and following a civil trial, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective dispute resolution.
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