How to run your own court case : a practical guide to representing yourself in Australian courts and tribunals (non-criminal cases) / Nadine Behan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Behan, Nadine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Civil procedure--Australia--Popular works.

Civil procedure.

Pro se representation--Australia--Popular works.

Pro se representation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (192 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Sydney : Redfern Legal Centre Publishing, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

How to Run Your Own Court Case is a simple, practical how-to guide to representing yourself in a non-criminal court or tribunal. It applies Australia-wide and covers all areas of non-criminal law, including debt, consumer claims, landlord and tenant issues, family law and appeals of government decisions. The book can be used by both the person bringing the action and someone defending an action brought against them. Although written for non-lawyers, it is also a useful resource for law students and new lawyers.

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; How to use this book; Why represent yourself?; A word about lawyers; Should you get a lawyer?; Do you have a case at all?; Should your case end up in court?; Where to go for help; Our legal system; The litigation process; The golden rules of litigation; Preparing your case part 1; Preparing your case part 2; Preparing your case part 3; The hearing; The result; Glossary of terms; Useful resources; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-74223-175-6

OCLC:

635291405