Pre-action disclosure
Disclosure before proceedings have started.
Civil Litigation
Pre-action protocol
Procedure for initiating a civil claim.
Pre-trial checklist
Checklist completed by each party to enable the court to list the claim for trial.
Precedent
The courts decide cases by applying the law to given facts. There is a hierarchy of courts. Each level of court is compelled to follow legal principles and interpretations (precedents) set by higher level courts unless a case can be “distinguished” on its facts. Where no higher level decision exists, the courts follow the interpretation […]