LAW5104

Civil procedure 506 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Judd Epstein (Summer)/Mrs Yet Bryant (Semester 1)/Associate Professor Judd Epstein (Intensive)/Ms Tania Penovic (Semester 2)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Summer 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who successfully complete the subject should (1) understand the sequence, steps and documentation of common law and commercial litigation; (2) be familiar with the major sources of law and research tools in the area of civil procedure; (3) be able to categorise an arising fact situation and apply the relevant substantive law to the applicable procedural step; (4) recognise and select the requisite procedural document; (5) be able to draft elementary pleadings; (6) be sensitised to the use and abuse of civil procedural devices, especially costs and delay; and (7) be aware of the theoretical underpinnings of our procedural system.

Assessment: First and summer semesters: Final examination: 100%. Alternatively final examination: 75% and either drafting test or research paper: 25% Second semester: Class test: 25% + final examination (3 hours): 75% OR Class test: 25% + final examination: 50% and either case study or drafting pleadings exercise: 25%

Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures per week and 6 hours of drafting tutorials (optional)

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process

Corequisites: LAW2100 Contract, LAW2200 Torts