Includes index.

Introduction : arbitration, mediation, and litigation as an appropriate mechanism to resolve a dispute -- Resolving a dispute through a civil claim : preliminary considerations: limitation, pre-action protocols -- Where to start proceedings -- Issuing and serving proceedings -- Responding to a claim -- Case management -- Interim applications -- Evidence -- Disclosure and inspection -- Trial -- Appeals -- Enforcement -- Costs -- Answers to multiple choice questions --

"Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 explains the key principles of dispute resolution in a clear, easy-to-follow style. Principles are introduced and illustrated with reference to realistic factual examples, commonly used court forms, and factual tables. The book provides an overview of three processes for resolving civil disputes forming part of the dispute resolution continuum followed by a fluent narrative account of key principles of civil procedure. The guide also includes a range of supportive features: -Chapter overviews. -Revision points: Each chapter concludes with a concise list of key revision points. -Multiple choice questions: Each section of the book provides multiple choice questions following the SQE1 question format (with answers to enable you to test your knowledge). In a series of books aimed at those preparing for SQE1, this concise and accessible text provides a clear understanding of the dispute resolution element of SQE1 in relation to contract and tort. An invaluable resource for any SQE candidate wishing to develop the assessment skills needed to pass the exam"-- Provided by publisher.