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Drafting 2007-2008
By
Inns of Court School of Law
Description
* Examples are
all followed by a commentary which gives a detailed explanation of
the draft, ensuring that students understand the principles
underlying the skill of drafting
* Chapters
conclude with one or more exercises so that knowledge can be tested
and skills practised step-by-step as the student progresses
* The chapters
are designed to be read and absorbed in the order printed, providing
a progressive structure that allows the skill to be developed in a
coherent way
New to this edition
* The 2007-8
edition of Drafting has been updated to take account of all the
latest developments in the area
Drafting allows
students to master one of the most specialist and refined skills
necessary for practicing at the Bar. A barrister must not only be
able to draft with absolute clarity and precision, but also use
drafting skills effectively for persuasive and tactical purposes.
This manual ensures that a student following its progressive
structure gains a thorough understanding of best practice when
drafting in a variety of situations.
Drafting
emphasises pleadings, both because of their importance in civil
litigation, and because they provide the best foundation for the
learning process. However, many other types of contentious drafting
relevant to general practice are also covered.
Each chapter
contains numerous examples, and every example is followed by a
detailed commentary explaining the draft. Exercises are included
throughout the manual, enabling students to practice and develop
their skills.
Readership:
Students studying on the Bar Vocational Course.
Contents
1. The skill of
drafting
2. The use of
precedents
3. Drafting in
plain English
4. Rules and
principles relating to statements of case
5. Headings
6. Claim forms
7. Basic
particulars of claim in tort and contract
8. Basic defences
in tort and contract
9. Further
particulars of claim
10. Further
defences
11.
Misrepresentation
12. Additional
precedents for claims
13. Defence and
counterclaim
14. Reply and
defence to counterclaim
15. Additional
claims
16. Amendment of
statements of case
17. Request for
further information
18. Further
information
19. Interim
injunctions
20. Written
evidence
21. Judgments and
orders
22. Claims for
judicial review
23. Skeleton
arguments
24. Indictments
25. Criminal
grounds of appeal
26. Part 8 claims
27. Construction
claims
28. Claims for
breach of trust and the recovery of trust property
29. Assessment
criteria
Index
Authors, editors, and contributors
The City Law School
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