law5cvp civil dispute resolution
CIVIL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
LAW5CVP
2020
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/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
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Prerequisites LAW5PTO (Principles of Tort Law)
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Learning resources
Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules
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Civil Procedure: Cases and Materials
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Resource RequirementRecommended
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.50 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 6.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Semester assignment (2,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Problem solving assignment (3,500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |