Civil Evidence for Practitioners

The objective of the book is to present a practical, 'nuts and bolts', hands-on textbook for civil litigators. It explains the complex rules and procedures on evidence so the practitioner can apply the necessary knowledge to their case by advising on tactics. It advises on effective case analysis strategies and gives advice on offensive and defensive tactics at pre-action stage. It explores the vast and controversial area of electronic evidence and electronic disclosure.Table of ContentEffective Case Analysis and Pre-Action Investigation; Negotiation and Mediation # The Without Prejudice Rule; Pleadings # Evidential Implications; Disclosure I: Electronic Disclosure; Disclosure II: Disclosure and Privilege; Disclosure III: Offensive and Defensive Strategies; Interim Applications # Skeleton Arguments and Supporting Evidence; Expert Evidence and the Evidential Directions for Trial; Preparations for Trial: Drafting Witness Statements for Exchange; Preparations for Trial: the Civil Evidence Act 1995; Preparations for Trial: Notices to Admit and to Prove; Preparations for Trial: Preparing and Agreeing Bundles of Documents; Preparations for Trial: Witness Summons and Video Link Procedures; Preparations for Trial: Effective Management of the Evidence; The Trial; Appendices.