Procedure in Civil Courts and Tribunals 3rd ed

Subjects:

Wildy, Simmonds and Hill, Practice & Procedure

Contents:

1 Basic Concepts

2 Unfair Dismissal; 3 What is a Fair Dismissal?

4 The Potentially Fair Reasons for Dismissal

5 Remedies for Unfair Dismissal

6 Bringing a Case Before the Employment Tribunal

7 Conciliation and Compromise

8 Preparation for the Hearing

9 The Hearing

10 The Employment Appeal Tribunal

Appendix 1 Time limits

Appendix 2 Directory of Useful Addresses

Appendix 3 Postcode List for Determining the Appropriate Tribunal Office for Submitting a Tribunal Claim

Formerly published as part of the popular Cavendish Practice Notes series, Procedure in Civil Courts and Tribunals provides an accessible guide to litigation in the County or High Court, as well as providing a useful overview of some specialist tribunals e.g. the Employment Tribunal. Of particular interest to practitioners will be the chapter on appeals which includes up-to-date guidance on the applicable rules and practice direction, together with practical advice on appellate advocacy.

In addition to providing practical and comprehensive guidance on civil litigation, the authors give valuable insights into written and oral advocacy, witness statements and affidavits, case preparation and courtroom skills. Presented in a compact, user-friendly format, Procedure in Civil Courts and Tribunals also contains an array of helpful checklists which will prove invaluable to the busy practitioner.