Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Precedents of Pleadings in Actions in the Superior Courts of Common Law; with Notes

Precedents of Pleadings in Actions in the Superior Courts of Common Law; with Notes
Author: Edward Bullen
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2013-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781230147277

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1860 edition. Excerpt: ... to actions commenced before the bankruptcy or insolvency. (Stan/on v. Collier, 3 E. & B. 274.) (a) The requirements and effects of a deed of arrangement under the above sections, and also the mode of pleading such deed, are fully discussed in the cases cited above. (6) The defences under ss. 202 and 204 of the Act arc also expressly made admissible, under the plea of the general issue, by statute. (Haatey T. Cobb, 1 Q. B. 490; Weeks v. Argent, 16 M. i W. 817; ffo/dsmid v. Hampton, 27 L. J. C. P. 286.) Replication to a Plea of the Plaintiff's Bankruptcy, that the Plaintiff' assigned the Debt before Bankruptcy, with Notice to the Defendant, and now suet as Trustee. That before the plaintiff became bankrupt, he assigned by deed to ('!. II., for a gpod and valuable consideration, the said debts and causes of action, and appointed the said G-. II. his attorney to sue for and recover the same, whereof the defendant then had notice; and this action was commenced and is prosecuted in the name of the plaintiff as a trustee for the said ('. H. at his request, and for his sole use and benefit, and not otherwise. A like replication: Monk v. Sharp, 2 H. & N. 540. A. like replication of assignment before insolvency: Buck v. Lee, 1 A. & E. 804; and see Carvalho v. Bum, 4 B. & Ad. 382; 1 A. & E. 883; and Tibbits v. George, 5 A.'& E. 115 (ante, "Assignees," P-291). Replication to plea of bankruptcy of one of two joint plaintiff's, thai he assigned the debt to the other plaintiff before bankruptcy, and joined in suing as trustee only: Dean v. James, 1 A. & E. 809. Replication of a conditional assignment of the debt, which became subsequently absolute: D'Arnay v. Chesneau, 13 M. & W. 796. Replication, in an action...

Civil Appeals

Civil Appeals
Author: Michael Burton
Publisher: Xpl Pub
Total Pages: 600
Release: 2011-12-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781858113791

Any practitioner faced with the decision as to whether to appeal, or who has questions arising at each stage, will benefit enormously from a book that examines the law, principles, procedures, and processes involved. This leading work has been updated and restructured, to ensure it provides guidance on the complete and complex process of making a civil appeal. Clearly written and cross referenced, the books UK/European coverage of appeals includes: -- District Judges to Circuit Judges in the County Court -- Masters and District Judges to High Court Judges -- Court of Appeal -- House of Lords -- Privy Council -- The European Court -- The European Court of Human Rights -- Administrative Law and Elections

Bullen & Leake & Jacob's Precedents of Pleadings

Bullen & Leake & Jacob's Precedents of Pleadings
Author: Edward Bullen
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1000
Release: 2004
Genre: Law
ISBN:

Bullen & Leake & Jacob is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. This new edition presents an expanded and revised stock of authoritative, modern and structured precedents complete with guiding commentary. Written at a time when the Civil Procedure Rules have bedded down somewhat, the 15th edition will fully reflect all the issues of the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Busy practitioners can rest assured that they are relying on the most up-to-date information. A new edition of the standard work, completely updated and cautiously expanded. Coverage of both mainstream and specialist practice areas. A practical working tool for all advocates in an easily-searched and user friendly format. Compiled by over 60 leading barristers. Provides tightly drafted precedents and invaluable best practice advice.