Eckard's Principles of Civil Procedure in the Magistrates' Court


Book Description

Eckard’s Principles of Civil Procedure in the Magistrates’ Courts considers the law of civil procedure in the magistrates’ courts. The work provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview and analysis of civil procedural law in the magistrates’ courts and includes numerous illustrative examples of pleadings and notices as well as various prescribed forms relevant to proceedings. The content of this edition is presented in well-organized chapters, which highlight features of practical importance to scholars and the legal profession. It provides extensive coverage of complex issues and new material. Key features and benefits; comprehensive and well organized exhibition of this branch of the law ; a source of academic and practical commentary by an expert in the field ; up-to-date content regarding civil procedure in the magistrates’ courts ; includes forms and templates used in civil proceedings in the magistrates’ courts ; supported by practical examples-- Publisher's website.




A Basic Guide to Civil Procedure in the Magistrates' Courts


Book Description

"A Basic Guide to Civil Procedure in the Magistrates' Courts provides basic information about civile procedure in the magistrates' courts, and includes examples of the forms that are required for the process, as well as a glossary of legal terms. It is intended for use by anyone who needs to understand the basics of civil procedure."--Back cover.




Model Rules of Professional Conduct


Book Description

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.




Fundamental Principles of Civil Procedure


Book Description

The third edition retains the unique features of the first and second edition and incorporate all the fundamental amendments made to superior and lower court practice by the implementation of the Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013 and the repeal of the Supreme Courts Act 59 of 1959.




Civil Rules of Magistrates Court


Book Description

Civil Rules of Magistrates Court provides the practitioner with the most commonly used rules in different civil cases in magistrates court. Each set of rules has its own detailed table of contents, allowing the reader to quickly find and reference any rule that they need. The end of the book also includes an index with common words used throughout the rules. Included in this book: Rules of Civil Procedure, Magistrates Court Rules, Restraining Order Statute, Landlord Tenant Act, Jurisdiction and Procedure in Magistrates Court, Civil Appeals from Magistrates Court, and Public Sales.




Principles of Civil Litigation


Book Description

Contents: 1 The civil justice system; 2 Commencing proceedings: Jurisdiction and parties; 3 Commencing proceedings: The practicalities; 4 How courts manage cases and make procedural decisions; 5 Defining the issues; 6 Pre-trial termination of proceedings; 7 Protecting positions until trial; 8 Gathering information; 9 Court-annexed alternative dispute resolution; 10 Offers to settle and offers to compromise; 11 Costs; 12 Appeals; 13 Enforcement and execution