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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCivil procedure. commentary and materialsPrescribedColbran, S. et alCURRENT EDITION, LEXIS NEXIS
ReadingsSupreme Court (General Civil Procedure)RulesPrescribedN/A2005 (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 elementComments%
one 1,500-word group assignment30
one 3-hour final examination70