O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 21st Edition | 2024*

O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 21st Edition | 2024*

This book offers a practical explanation of how the Civil Procedure Rules operate in real-world scenarios. It serves as a complete, step-by-step guide to civil litigation, covering every phase of a civil case.

Key Features of O'Hare & Browne: Civil Litigation, 21st Edition:

• A thorough, hands-on reference covering all aspects of civil litigation in both the High Court and County Court.

• Walks readers through the entire civil procedure, from pre-action steps to enforcement and appeals.

• Organised in a clear, logical sequence that mirrors the progression of a typical case.

• Written by experienced practitioners who offer strategic insights, practical tips, and illustrative examples.

• Includes cross-references to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and the White Book, enhancing usability and context.

The 21st edition has been thoroughly updated, featuring new chapters, expanded sections, and enhanced coverage of key developments, including:

• Detailed analysis of fixed costs regimes now applicable to most fast track and intermediate track cases, with practical examples and explanations on how these reforms impact Part 36 offers and costs in appeals. Costs are now addressed across seven dedicated chapters.

• A new section on Part 11 covers challenges to the court’s jurisdiction, especially where service of the claim form was late or procedurally flawed.

• Updated guidance on the Court of Appeal’s clarification of the court’s authority to require parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), along with information on the new pilot scheme for mandatory mediation in many small claims.

• Recent case law addressing the consequences of failing to cross-examine expert witnesses, and guidance on when courts may order cross-examination at non-trial hearings.

• Two new chapters dedicated to mediation and the intermediate track, reflecting evolving procedures and case management strategies.

• Additional updates on various recent procedural developments, including changes relating to amendments to pleadings, representative actions, injunctions against unknown persons, imaging and disclosure orders, debt relief orders, and the Debt Respite Scheme.

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