Pet and Hulme’s Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide 4e

Pet� & Hulmes Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, offers a rigorous, clear and supportive introduction to the theory and practice of civil procedure. The text provides an in-depth comparative view of the procedures of the Magistrates Courts and High Court, and includes discussion of procedures of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court and Small Claims Court.
This fourth edition text is thoroughly revised and updated to address the many developments in case law, and amendments to relevant legislation, rules and forms, that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition of this work. In addition, the fourth edition text includes a new discussion of legal aid in civil matters.
Pet� & Hulmes Civil Procedure:
A Practical Guide is designed as a learning system that, by enabling a process of mind-mapping, supports effective mastery of the subject matter. The text orientates and guides readers through the many procedures, enabling clear understanding of how these procedures correlate and operate in practice. Various elements underpin the mind-mapping approach, including numerous diagrams that enable readers to quickly comprehend complex systems and procedures. The text offers further useful resources, such as precedents that demonstrate practical application of the subject matter and an extensive glossary of terms.
Features
The introduction of mediation procedures in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts.
The expansion of procedures relating to case management in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts.
Significant changes to the procedure related to applications for summary judgment.
The introduction of additional grounds for rescission of judgment in the High Court.
Changes to various time limits prescribed in certain procedures, including procedures related to inspections, examinations and expert testimony in the High Court.
Changes to the method by which the prescribed rate of interest is set in terms of the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act.
Changes to procedures that follow a witness being served with a subpoena duces tecum in the High Court.
Changes to the proceduren involved in the execution of judgment against the primary residence of a judgment debtor.
Changes to the location and names of various Seats within various Divisions of the High Court.
Changes to the procedure relating to cons ent to jurisdict