BULA2101-Week 11

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What does civil procedure regulate?

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The process that courts must follow when hearing cases of a civil nature.

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How does civil procedure differ from criminal procedure?

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Civil procedure concerns the judicial resolution of claims by individuals or classes against another, while criminal procedure involves the state prosecuting an individual for violation of criminal law.

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What is the role of a procedural system in civil procedure?

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It provides the mechanism for applying substantive law to real disputes and sets guidelines for information presentation and standards of proof.

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What is the overriding objective of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)?

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The courts must deal with cases justly and at proportionate cost.

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What should be considered before proceeding to litigation according to the CPR?

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Litigation should be a last resort, and pre-action protocols should be followed to encourage settlement.

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What happens if parties do not follow the pre-action protocols?

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They are likely to face sanctions in the form of negative cost orders as the case progresses.

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What is the significance of the Civil Procedure Rules in commercial cases?

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Most commercial cases seeking monetary compensation are brought under CPR.

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What is the purpose of the pre-action protocols?

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To require the exchange of information between parties at an early stage to encourage settlement.

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What is the recommended action for parties involved in a dispute regarding protocols?

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To obtain assistance with navigating the requirements of the protocol applicable to their dispute.

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What is the main focus of the course coordinator Dr. Rayees Farooq?

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To guide students in understanding legal issues in commercial law.