New Civil Procedure Rules

Part A The scope and structure of the new rules: the overriding objective; case management; the allocation of cases to "management tracks"; the small claims track; the fast track; the multi-track. Part B service of documents: starting a claim (including the alternative part 8 procedure); responding to a claim (including acknowledgements of service and disputes re jurisdiction); statements of case; amendments and further information; default judgments and setting them aside or varying them; general rules about applications for court orders; summary judgment; interim remedies; disclosure and inspection of documents; evidence; experts and assessors; offers to settle and payments into court; costs. Part C Core rules: with related practice directions interleaved.