Preparation for Civil Trials (e-book)

R 1,053.00

This comprehensive guide provides attorneys and advocates with essential strategies for effective civil trial preparation. Written by legal experts, it offers practical techniques, procedural insights, and tactical approaches to case development. The first edition thoroughly addresses South African civil procedure, evidence preparation, and courtroom techniques, making it an indispensable resource for legal practitioners seeking to enhance their litigation skills and secure favorable outcomes for clients.

e-book ISBN:	9781485134084
Publisher:	Juta Publishers
Variant:	e-books
Author(s):	Van Blerk, Peter
Edition:	1st Edition

Content

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Pleadings, affidavits and other documents up to close of pleadings
Chapter 3: Tactical steps
Chapter 4: Identification of issues and questions of law
Chapter 5: Onus, duty to adduce evidence and preliminary assessment
Chapter 6: Amendment of pleadings
Chapter 7: Introduction of further parties and consolidation of actions
Chapter 8: Further particulars
Chapter 9: Discovery and related procedures
Chapter 10: Examination of documents
Chapter 11: Separation of issues and stated cases
Chapter 12: Examinations: medical and of objects
Chapter 13: Production of plans, diagrams, models and photographs
Chapter 14: Inspection in loco
Chapter 15: Expert notices and summaries
Chapter 16: Pre-trial conferences
Chapter 17: Offers and tenders
Chapter 18: Subpoenaing witnesses and documents
Chapter 19: Proof of matters by means other than oral evidence and computer-generated data
Chapter 20: Evidence on commission and interrogatories and evidence given by video link
Chapter 21: Pagination and indexing of pleadings and other documents in the court file
Chapter 22: Bundles of documents for the trial and use thereof
Chapter 23: Preparation of witnesses for trial, including consultations
Chapter 24: Determination of witnesses to be called and other evidence to be placed before the court
Chapter 25: Tables, schedules and related documents
Chapter 26: Preparation for opening address
Chapter 27: Preparation for cross-examination
Chapter 28: Postponements
Chapter 29: Conclusion—simple lessons
Appendices (examples)

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