Pleadings without tears : a guide to legal drafting under the civil procedure rules / William Rose, updated and edited by Roger Eastman.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.

9th edition

87591

Pleading -- Great Britain.

Legal composition.

1. Pillars of Understanding (General Principles)

2. Getting the Show on the Road (The Claim)

3. Making a Fight of It (The Defence and Counterclaim)

4. The Right to Reply (The Reply)

5. Don't Answer Back (Rejoinder, etc.)

6. Pray-Tell Me (The Request for Further Information)

7. Just to Let You Know ...' (The Answer to a Request for Further Information)

8. Come and Join In (Additional Claims Against Third Parties)

9. Pieces of Eight (The Part 8 Procedure)

10. 'To Tell You the Truth .. .' (Witness Statements, and the Odd Affidavit)

11. Just a Minute (Minutes and Agreed Orders)

12. Bones of Contention (The Skeleton Argument)

13. A Matter of Opinions (Opinion Writing).

Lively and entertaining style makes a daunting subject more approachable and provides a foundation for essential practice skills. Clearly sets out the fundamental rules of legal drafting alongside a practical approach to drafting pleadings and other litigation documents, providing a basis for the respective parties' statements of case. Contains useful tips and examples, which deliver practical insight for good strategic practice. Includes a Foreword written by Professor Stuart Sime New to this Edition: Full update of all procedural issues. All examples brought up-to-date, accommodating limitation issues and other changes in the law such as jurisdictional limits. Increased references to specific provisions of the CPR for ease of cross-referencing, alongside removal of mentions to pre-CPR law. Major updating on dealing with Litigants in Person pleadings. Key updating of references to substantive law in opinions. More practical litigation and tactical advice. Contains current models of Court Forms. - Publisher's website.

Previous edition: 2012.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780198804055

x, 365 pages : illustrated, forms ; 23 cm