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.

Litigation Privilege and advice 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

Here we consider the overriding purpose of the Uniform Civil Procedure Act and rules, together with limitation periods in New South Wales.

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Costs, Enforcement of Judgment and Orders.

Trial, Appeal and New Trial.

Default and Summary Judgment

Interlocutory Procedures and Interim Measures, Mareva Injunctions, Anton Pillar Orders etc.

Discovery, Interrogatories and Inspection

In this podcast, we introduce the joinder of parties.

A brief overview of Topic 4 - Civil Procedure

Overview of Case Management and Limitation of Actions

Short Overview of Topic 2

In this podcast, we will discuss:

1. Procedural vs substantive law

2. The sources of civil procedure law

3. Court hierarchy

4. Inherent jurisdiction of superior courts

5. Open Justice and the "right" to a fair hearing

6. What's ethics got to do with it?