LAW5CVP
CIVIL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
LAW5CVP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this subject examine the procedural laws, rules and policy issues relating to the resolution of civil disputes in an adversarial system. The following topics are covered: the overarching obligations of parties and practitioners; the civil jurisdiction of Australian courts; initiating proceedings; service; joinder; parties to litigation; defining the questions for trial; obtaining evidence; interlocutory orders; disposition without trial; alternative dispute resolution; settlement; extra judicial determination of issues; trial; appeal; costs; and enforcement of judgements.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites Evidence and Criminal Procedure (LAW5EVP)
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules | Prescribed | Latest Version | Online |
Readings | Civil Procedure: Cases and Materials | Recommended | Colbran et al, Latest Edition | Lexis Nexis |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of how grievances are translated into a legal claim or defence in written form using the conventions of legal drafting
- Activities:
- 1. Utilisation of lecture,seminar and online materials. 2. Completion of prescribed reading and online tasks. 3. Preparations for seminars 4. Completion of Assignment.
02. Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of how to pursue a legal claim or defence for a client as effectively as possible.
- Activities:
- 1. Utilisation of lecture,seminar and online materials. 2. Completion of prescribed reading and online tasks. 3. Preparations for seminars 4. Completion of Assignment and Final Problem Solving Assignment
03. Critically analyse, evaluate and apply civil procedure laws and rules, in order to find solutions to legal disputes.
- Activities:
- 1. Utilisation of lecture,seminar and online materials. 2. Completion of prescribed reading and online tasks. 3. Preparations for seminars 4. Completion of Assignment.and Final Problem Solving Assignment
Subject options
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City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.5 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Mid Semester assignment(2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Final Problem solving assignment (3,500 words) | 60 | 02, 03 |
City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.5 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Mid Semester assignment(2,000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Final Problem solving assignment (3,500 words) | 60 | 02, 03 |