CIVIL PROCEDURE
LAW2CIV
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students in this subject examine the procedural laws and rules 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 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesTutorial exercises, Assignment, Online quizzes, Final examination
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW2CTA AND LAW2TOT AND LAW1LIM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Civil Procedure: Cases and Materials
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorColbran et al, Latest Edition
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PublisherLexis Nexis
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Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorLatest Version
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PublisherOnline
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Assignment (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes plus 30 minutes reading time (equivalent to 2500 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Online quizzes during teaching period. (equivalent to 500 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment (1500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Final Exam: 2 hours 30 minutes plus 30 minutes reading time (equivalent to 2500 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Online quizzes during teaching period. (equivalent to 500 words) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |