Morris: Technique in Litigation

Product Details:
Author(s):
Da Silva, C and
Mullins, J
Year Published:
2010
Edition
6th Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
The sixth edition of Technique in Litigation has been substantially revised and updated. The book is concerned with litigation in both the High Courts and the magistrates courts, and provides useful, practical guidance on all aspects of litigation. The book will be of value not only to young practitioners still learning the technique of litigation, but also to more experienced practitioners seeking to verify and enhance their courtroom techniques.
Key Features
Provides assistance, guidance, illustrations and examples to practitioners in commencing cases, drafting pleadings, preparing for trial and conducting cases in court.
Valuable to both experienced and inexperienced attorneys and advocates who are seeking guidance on all aspects of litigation, both in the magistrate’s courts and the High Courts.
Content
The law and the practitioner
The law and the practitioner
Preparing for practice, and aspects of practising
How to approach cases: probabilities, and extracting the essence
The technique of pleading
Pre-trial procedure
Advice on evidence
Preparation for trial
Technique in the conduct of trials
The opening address in civil cases
The leading of witnesses
Cross-examination
Re-examination
Closing your case
Applying for absolution from the instance
The argument
Applications
Technique in appeals
Criminal cases (revised by Johann Engelbrecht SC)
‘Gods, Graves and Scholars’
Appendices
Index
Interest / Benefit to
Final year LLB students
Articled clerks / candidate attorneys
Advocates
Attorneys
Legal practitioners
Academics