"The second in a series of litigation skills publications, this practical guidebook aimed at junior to intermediate defence lawyers working in the District Court, including clear guidance and useful tools such as sample documents and flowcharts"--Publisher information.

The book is aimed at junior and intermediate lawyers who appear in appeals in the District Court, High Court and to a lesser degree the Court of Appeal. It will provide practical guidance on preparation for and appearing at criminal appeals. It will include chapters about: reviewing files; meeting the client; preparing and filing the notice of appeal; rules for different types of appeal; fresh evidence and trial counsel error appeals; miscellaneous motions; developing the argument; preparing the submissions; preparing the oral submissions; appearing at the hearing; and, reviewing the decision and further appeals

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Caught up in a civil lawsuit? This book explains each step of the civil litigation process from pre-litigation investigation through trial on the merits to give you the best chance of prevailing in your efforts whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant. Its detailed explanations of the various requirements of the litigation process are supported with detailed checklists that insure you leave nothing to chance as you work through the process and help you avoid the costly mistakes pro se litigants commonly make as they fight their lawsuits. Whether you are a plaintiff or defendant and whether you decide to employ a lawyer or represent yourself, this book gives you the information you need to make sure that you have the best chance of prevailing as you proceed.

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