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Covering the whole range of cases in the civil courts, in one portable volume Civil Court Service (the Brown Book) is relied upon by lawyers and judges nationwide. Offering detailed procedural guidance and authoritative, concise annotation, Civil Court Service is the perfect solution to those who want fast and reliable answers to a wide range of civil litigation problems from a team of prominent judges and leading practitioners. Civil Court Service is the natural choice for the general civil litigator, especially in the county court. With over 60 procedural guides leading you through the key applications to the court, and concise expert commentary on the rules and relevant statutes, Civil Court Service gives you everything you. NEW FOR 2010: The 2010 edition is completely up-to-date with all the latest changes to the CPR and case law, including: * Experts - amendments to the definition and procedure of appointment of experts, and revision of experts' statements of truth, plus changes to ensure that questions posed to experts are proportionate and appropriate * Costs - new rules governing notification and disclosure in relation to After the Event (ATE) insurance premiums * Possession claims - amendments ensuring all occupiers including tenants of mortgaged properties are notified of possession proceedings and hearing date, and local authority notification * Drinking Banning Orders - introduction of new specific injunction enabling the court to prohibit individuals from entering premises that sell alcohol or premises which supply alcohol to members or guests * Probate - amendments relating to removal of an executor before grant of probate * Estate, Trusts and Charities - amendments to allow claims relating to approval of transactions in conflict of interest cases to be determined without a hearing in certain circumstances.