DISPUTE RESOLUTION – DR WS
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Contents
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – DR WS ............................................................................... 1
FIVE STAGES OF LITIGATION .................................................................................... 3
WS1: Pre-action steps: (1) case analysis; (2) ADR; (3) funding ............................. 4
Preparatory Notes ................................................................................................................ 5
Lecture Notes ....................................................................................................................... 9
Tutorial Notes ......................................................................................................................12
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................16
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................33
WS2: (1) Advising the client; (2) further case analysis; (3) letter before claim .. 45
Preparatory Notes ...............................................................................................................46
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................48
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................54
Consolidation Task .............................................................................................................67
WS3: (1) Statements of case; (2) service of documents; (3) judgement in default
....................................................................................................................................... 68
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................69
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................86
WS4: Drafting the Claim Form and the Particulars of Claim................................. 98
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................99
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 101
WS5: Preparing an Interim Application ................................................................. 107
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 108
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 122
WS6: Tactical Applications and Settlements ........................................................ 125
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 126
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 131
WS7: Advocacy at an Interim Hearing ................................................................... 140
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 141
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 147
WS8: Case and Costs Management (inc. Disclosure) ......................................... 150
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 151
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, Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 152
WS9: Case Management and Disclosure............................................................... 159
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 160
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 168
WS10: Disclosure, Witness Statements and Expert Evidence ........................... 181
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 182
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 185
WS11: Drafting Witness Statements, Evaluating Expert Evidence, Drafting a
Tomlin Order.............................................................................................................. 192
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 193
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 200
WS12: Trial and Post-Trial Issues .......................................................................... 208
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 209
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 210
WS13: Police Powers and Duties, Advising a Suspect at the Police Station and
Professional Ethics. ................................................................................................. 214
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 215
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 223
WS14: Initial Steps in Criminal Proceedings ........................................................ 230
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 231
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 250
WS15: Case Analysis, Evidence and Professional Ethics .................................. 255
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 256
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 274
WS16: Preparing for Trial, Sentencing and Professional Ethics........................ 279
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 280
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 296
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, FIVE STAGES OF LITIGATION
1. Pre-Commencement
• Case Analysis
• ADR
• Funding
• Pre-action protocols/letters before action
2. Commencement of the Action
Statements of Case
Allocation to a track
(Small Claims – Fast – Multi)
• Claim form + Particulars of Claim
• Defence/Counterclaim
• Reply and Part 18 requests
• Deemed service
3. Interim Matters – party responsibilities
Case Management Directions
•
4. The Trial
5. Post Trial
Appeal(s) – Costs - Enforcement
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, WS1: Pre-action steps: (1) case analysis; (2) ADR; (3)
funding
D Outcomes:
R
1. Be able to carry out initial steps in a dispute resolution
matter, including case analysis
2. Understand and be able to explain alternative methods of
dispute resolution, and their appropriateness on a given set of
facts.
3. Understand and be able to explain funding options in a
dispute resolution matter.
4. Understand the requirements and effect of the Practice
Direction – Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols and the
Professional Negligence Pre-action Protocol.
WS Assessme Key Lecture/Tutori Workboo Exam Past
Guid nt Reading al Notes k Tables/ Papers
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Worksho Prepare Specime
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Assessment
• 10 multiple choice questions
• Written question
• Out of 100
• 20% MCQs
• 80% Written
• Mock Exam – Workshop Week 5
• Could be asked to write a case analysis in a Narrative form
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Contents
DISPUTE RESOLUTION – DR WS ............................................................................... 1
FIVE STAGES OF LITIGATION .................................................................................... 3
WS1: Pre-action steps: (1) case analysis; (2) ADR; (3) funding ............................. 4
Preparatory Notes ................................................................................................................ 5
Lecture Notes ....................................................................................................................... 9
Tutorial Notes ......................................................................................................................12
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................16
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................33
WS2: (1) Advising the client; (2) further case analysis; (3) letter before claim .. 45
Preparatory Notes ...............................................................................................................46
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................48
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................54
Consolidation Task .............................................................................................................67
WS3: (1) Statements of case; (2) service of documents; (3) judgement in default
....................................................................................................................................... 68
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................69
Workshop Task....................................................................................................................86
WS4: Drafting the Claim Form and the Particulars of Claim................................. 98
Preparation Task .................................................................................................................99
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 101
WS5: Preparing an Interim Application ................................................................. 107
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 108
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 122
WS6: Tactical Applications and Settlements ........................................................ 125
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 126
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 131
WS7: Advocacy at an Interim Hearing ................................................................... 140
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 141
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 147
WS8: Case and Costs Management (inc. Disclosure) ......................................... 150
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 151
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, Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 152
WS9: Case Management and Disclosure............................................................... 159
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 160
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 168
WS10: Disclosure, Witness Statements and Expert Evidence ........................... 181
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 182
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 185
WS11: Drafting Witness Statements, Evaluating Expert Evidence, Drafting a
Tomlin Order.............................................................................................................. 192
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 193
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 200
WS12: Trial and Post-Trial Issues .......................................................................... 208
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 209
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 210
WS13: Police Powers and Duties, Advising a Suspect at the Police Station and
Professional Ethics. ................................................................................................. 214
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 215
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 223
WS14: Initial Steps in Criminal Proceedings ........................................................ 230
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 231
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 250
WS15: Case Analysis, Evidence and Professional Ethics .................................. 255
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 256
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 274
WS16: Preparing for Trial, Sentencing and Professional Ethics........................ 279
Preparation Task ............................................................................................................... 280
Workshop Task.................................................................................................................. 296
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, FIVE STAGES OF LITIGATION
1. Pre-Commencement
• Case Analysis
• ADR
• Funding
• Pre-action protocols/letters before action
2. Commencement of the Action
Statements of Case
Allocation to a track
(Small Claims – Fast – Multi)
• Claim form + Particulars of Claim
• Defence/Counterclaim
• Reply and Part 18 requests
• Deemed service
3. Interim Matters – party responsibilities
Case Management Directions
•
4. The Trial
5. Post Trial
Appeal(s) – Costs - Enforcement
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, WS1: Pre-action steps: (1) case analysis; (2) ADR; (3)
funding
D Outcomes:
R
1. Be able to carry out initial steps in a dispute resolution
matter, including case analysis
2. Understand and be able to explain alternative methods of
dispute resolution, and their appropriateness on a given set of
facts.
3. Understand and be able to explain funding options in a
dispute resolution matter.
4. Understand the requirements and effect of the Practice
Direction – Pre-Action Conduct and Protocols and the
Professional Negligence Pre-action Protocol.
WS Assessme Key Lecture/Tutori Workboo Exam Past
Guid nt Reading al Notes k Tables/ Papers
e Guidance & Notes &
Worksho Prepare Specime
p Prep d n
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Assessment
• 10 multiple choice questions
• Written question
• Out of 100
• 20% MCQs
• 80% Written
• Mock Exam – Workshop Week 5
• Could be asked to write a case analysis in a Narrative form
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