Author Description

The Civil Court Service, or the 'Brown Book', is the accessible and affordable alternative to the traditional White and Green books. It is now used daily by thousands of lawyers and judges nationwide for the whole range of civil cases. It combines detailed procedural guidance with learned, authoritative annotation in one elegant and attractive volume. Rules, Practice Directions, Procedural and Court Guides are all clearly presented together with essential commentary so that you can swiftly find the information you need on pre-action protocols, evidence, timetables, jurisdiction and all other aspects of civil procedure. The 2003 edition of the Civil Court Service is up to date with all the latest changes with new material covering: - New PD5B - Pilot Scheme for Communication and Filing of Documents by E-Mail - New Section III - Interim Possession Orders - inserted into Part 55 - New Section IV - Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 - inserted into Part 57 - New Part 64/PD64 - Estates, Trusts and Charities - New Part 68/PD68 - References to the European Court - New Part 69/PD69 - Court's Power to Appoint Receiver - New PDRSC115 - Restraint Order