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.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Roger Douglas
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2TOT or LAW2TOR)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW3CIV and LAW30CIV
Equivalent subjects: N/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) |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Roger 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 |