LAW217 Civil Procedure Lecture 1 - Introduction

In this topic we consider How parties may be added to legal proceedings and the effect of limitation periods in adding parties • Understand the court’s powers to add parties and exercise its discretion • Define and identify the rules for counterclaims and set offs •  Define and explain the principles of res judicata, issue estoppel, merger in judgment and Anschun estoppel.

Short podcast on the key concepts for Topic 1

In this podcast we cover subject matter, territorial and monetary jurisdiction.

Feedback assessment 3 file note

What goes behind assessment 3

Litigation Privilege and advice privilege

Overview of the two types of privilege

Discovery and inspection of documents is an important area in litigation. Here we will consider the various rules and procedures that apply in New South Wale.

General rules regarding pleadings

Originating process, ADR, reasonable prospects and service