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LAW4604 | Civil Procedures I | ||
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
LAW3106 | Evidence | ||
Description: | |||
This unit involves a detailed review of the rules for the conduct of civil litigation in Western Australia, in a federal court, the Supreme Court, the District Court and Local Court, as well as the State Administrative Tribunal, from commencement of proceedings in the appropriate jurisdiction to the disposition of pre-trial proceedings. The Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) will be considered in detail. Students will be involved in practical exercises through drafting pleadings and particulars, as well as a practical understanding of case flow management principles. In addition, alternatives to civil litigation will be considered. Lawyers' professional obligations will also be examined in the context of civil court proceedings. | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
K19 | Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Laws | ||
V72 | Bachelor of Laws | ||
V73 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts | ||
K51 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business | ||
K30 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008