Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, 2nd Edition by David Mumford KC | 2026*

Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, 2nd Edition by David Mumford KC | 2026*

Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure is intended to be a comprehensive first point of reference for practitioners involved in civil fraud litigation. Combining detailed legal analysis with practical guidance, the book addresses the wide range of legal, procedural, and practical issues that arise in fraud disputes. Throughout, the authors focus on the real-world situations commonly faced by litigants and provide practical strategies for dealing with often complex issues.

The work has been frequently cited in the courts, most recently in Hopcraft v Close Brothers Limited [2025] UKSC 33.

The second edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect developments in the law and includes additional chapters and new material. It begins by examining common factual and legal scenarios arising in fraud claims, including situations that can present significant challenges even to experienced litigators. The subsequent chapters explore the legal, practical, and procedural consequences of these scenarios, providing a clear account of the wide range of procedural tools and protections available to parties involved in fraud litigation.

Key Features of Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, 2nd Edition:

• Detailed analysis of the relevant law, drawing on a broad range of causes of action and focusing on the issues that commonly arise in practice.

• Practical guidance on the procedural measures available to parties and the challenges that may arise when pursuing or defending a claim.

• Analysis of competing legal principles and discussion of how the law may develop in the future.

• Practical advice on dealing with common factual circumstances encountered in civil fraud cases.

• Examination of complex and developing areas of law, including proprietary claims and the circumstances in which the corporate veil may be pierced.

• Guidance on presenting fraud claims effectively and on making or resisting applications for urgent interim remedies.

• A structured approach to help practitioners translate the factual circumstances set out in their instructions into the appropriate legal framework.

• A practical roadmap connecting common factual scenarios with potential causes of action and available remedies, enabling readers to progress from initial instructions through to a completed legal analysis.

• An integrated treatment of the diverse areas of law encompassed by civil fraud, including contract, tort, equity, restitution, and the associated international and procedural considerations.

• Coverage of cross-border litigation, including the practicalities of pursuing civil fraud claims internationally, obtaining evidence and witness testimony from overseas, and enforcing judgments in foreign jurisdictions.

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