James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

LA4022 - Civil Procedure

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: School of Law Office

An overview of the civil process in the Supreme Court; fundamental principles of civil procedure; jurisdiction; parties and joinder; limitation periods; commencing proceedings; workers compensation and motor vehicle insurance scheme; pleadings; errors and defaults; discovery; trial; costs; alternative dispute resolution.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:LA3004

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coordinator: Mrs Keta Roseby
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (65%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (25%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 25-Mar-2010
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (65%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); assignments (25%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.