Civil Justice in Crisis

Civil Justice in Crisis
Author: A. A. S. Zuckerman
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 485
Release: 1999
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780198298335

A sense of crisis in the administration of civil justice is present in many countries. Delays and high costs render access to the civil courts either useless or prohibitively expensive or both. The crisis takes different forms. In some jurisdictions the problems lie in high and unpredictable costs but in others there are overcrowded courts and exorbitant delays. Those interested in civil justice will be familiar with their own system but they will seldom have knowledge of other systems and these essays, written by leading experts in the field, survey different systems of civil justice from other jurisdictions. An understanding of other systems will enrich the reform discussions in which each country by drawing attention to common problems, to their roots, to the solutions tried and, above all, to the consequences (for better or for worse) of reform. Civil Justice in Crisis shows that we can learn from others' success but that we may find their failures even more instructive.

Zuckerman on Australian Civil Procedure, 2nd Edition (Hardback)

Zuckerman on Australian Civil Procedure, 2nd Edition (Hardback)
Author: A Zuckerman; S Wilkins; J Adamopoulos; A Higgins; S Hooper; A Vial
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9780409356724

Civil procedure lies at the heart of the judicial process as it establishes the mechanisms by which rights and obligations are enforced. An understanding of these mechanisms is therefore essential to anyone contemplating legal proceedings. The second edition of this important text provides a rigorous, principles-based analysis of civil procedure in Australia. Relevant principles are explored against a backdrop of State, Territory and Federal rules of procedure, and solutions are offered to difficult issues encountered in practice, and to unsettled questions of law. It is now accepted in Australia that rules of procedure, case management, and the conduct of litigants should facilitate the 'just, quick and cheap' resolution of the real issues in dispute. The present edition examines this overriding objective and its consequences in practice by reference to recent case law. Attention is drawn to matters still unresolved or ripe for reform. While this work is concerned with Australian civil procedure, attention is drawn to the English experience. The book benefits from the lead author's expertise in English civil procedure and his influential role in legal reform in England, as well as from the diverse experience and expertise of the Australian authors. The book is an essential text for both legal practitioners and academics and is highly valuable for law students seeking a deeper understanding of the principles informing the rules of procedure. Features * Authoritative discussion of principles, policy and reform opportunities * Comprehensive in-depth coverage of all major topics provides detailed guidance in an evolving practice area * Rigorous principles-based analysis * Offers solutions to complex problems of civil procedure providing a framework for legal argument in uncertain areas of procedure * Covers all Australian state, territory and federal procedural rules Related Titles * Colbran & Spender, Civil Procedure: Commentary and Materials, 8th ed, 2022 * Lethbridge et al, Civil Litigation: Strategy and Practice, 2023 * Heydon, Cross on Evidence, 14th Australian ed, 2023 * Legg (ed), Resolving Civil Disputes, 2nd ed, 2024

Principles, Procedure, and Justice

Principles, Procedure, and Justice
Author: Rabeea Assy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2020-05-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198850417

This collection is in honour of Adrian Zuckerman, Emeritus Professor of Civil Procedure at the University of Oxford. Bringing together a distinguished group of judges and academics to reflect on the impact of his work on our understanding of civil procedure and evidence today. An internationally renowned scholar, Professor Zuckerman has dedicated his professional life to the law of evidence and civil procedure, drawing attention to the principles and policies that shape litigation practice and their wider social impact. His pioneering scholarship is admired by the judiciary and the academy and has influenced several major reforms of the civil justice system including the Woolf Reforms that heralded the introduction of the Civil Procedure Rules, and Lord Justice Jackson's Review of Civil Litigation Costs. His work has also informed law reform bodies and courts in other jurisdictions. Building upon Professor Zuckerman's work, the contributors address outstanding problems in the field of civil procedure and evidence, and in keeping with Adrian's record of always exploring new areas, the book includes chapters on the prospects for a digital justice system, including the new online court being developed in England and the potential role of algorithms in the court room.

Zuckerman on Civil Procedure

Zuckerman on Civil Procedure
Author: A. A. S. Zuckerman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1179
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Civil procedure
ISBN: 9780421919105

This is a detailed and consistent account of the whole CPR system, dealing with how the overriding objective and other principles underlying civil procedure are applied and how judicial discretion and case management powers are exercised.

Criminal Evidence

Criminal Evidence
Author: Matthew Lippman
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 948
Release: 2015-03-23
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1483388557

A concise and comprehensive introduction to the law of evidence, Criminal Evidence takes an active learning approach to help readers apply evidence law to real-life cases. Bestselling author Matthew Lippman, a professor of criminal law and criminal procedure for over 25 years, creates an engaging and accessible experience for students from a public policy perspective through a multitude of contemporary examples and factual case scenarios that illustrate the application of the law of evidence. Highlighting the theme of a balancing of interests in the law of evidence, readers are asked to apply a more critical examination of the use of evidence in the judicial system. The structure of the criminal justice system and coverage of the criminal investigative process is also introduced to readers.

The Privilege of Silence

The Privilege of Silence
Author: Steven M. Salky
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Self-incrimination
ISBN: 9781604423969

This book explains the contours of the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination in practice, providing a guide for both the civil litigator, as well as the criminal lawyer. The Privilege of Silence organizes the relevant case law so that lawyers may advise and represent their clients by focusing on the practical aspects of Fifth Amendment assertions in all proceedings.

Reform of Civil Procedure

Reform of Civil Procedure
Author: A. A. S. Zuckerman
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 457
Release: 1995
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780198260929

This collection of essays by leading commentators on civil justice is an attempt to assess the present state of civil procedure in the UK and the possible impact of proposals recently put forward by Lord Woolf. In addition, the essays deal with the fundamental problems that are encountered today in the administration of civil justice everywhere. The contributors are distinguished practitioners and academics who have made extensive contributions to the subject in the past.

The Civil Procedure Rules Ten Years On

The Civil Procedure Rules Ten Years On
Author: Déirdre Dwyer
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-12-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780199576883

Ten years after the Civil Procedure Rules changed the landscape of civil justice in England and Wales, this book presents an analysis, by some of the leading judges, academics and practitioners involved in civil litigation in this country, of the effectiveness of the Woolf Reforms, and the challenges facing civil procedure today.