law2civ civil procedure
CIVIL PROCEDURE
LAW2CIV
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this subject examine the procedural rules governing the handling of civil litigation. The following topics are covered: the overarching principles governing civil procedure; the civil jurisdiction of Australian courts; initiating proceedings; parties to litigation; the duty to exchange information; interlocutory orders; summary judgment; settlement; trial; appeals' costs; and enforcement of judgements.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRoger Douglas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2TOT or LAW2TOR)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3CIV and LAW30CIV
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Civil procedure. commentary and materials | Prescribed | Colbran, S. et al | CURRENT EDITION, LEXIS NEXIS |
| Readings | Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure)Rules | Prescribed | N/A | 2005 (VIC) |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoger Douglas
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word group assignment | 30 | |
| one 3-hour final examination | 70 |