Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 - Chapter Overviews - Revision Points - Multiple-choice Questions

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Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 explains core principles of dispute resolution in a clear, step-by-step style, using realistic examples, commonly used court forms, and tables. The book surveys three processes for resolving civil disputes within the dispute resolution continuum, then provides a connected narrative account of key civil procedure principles. Each chapter is supported by chapter overviews, revision points, and SQE1-format multiple-choice questions with answers, helping candidates build assessment-ready understanding of civil disputes in contract and tort.

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Introduction

Part 1: Different options for dispute resolution

Part 2: Pre-action considerations and steps

Part 3: Commencing, responding to, or progressing a claim

Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 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 examples, commonly used court forms, and 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 supporting 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. Ben Waters is a Principal Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University; he is also a qualified solicitor (non-practising) and an accredited mediator. Ben has a particular interest in dispute resolution and specifically mediation, areas in which he has active teaching, scholarly, and research interests. Essential Law for SQE1 Series editor: Wendy Laws Essential Law for SQE1 is a series of concise textbooks aligned to the latest SQE1 curriculum. Providing candidates with an accessible summary of the core principles in each area of law, the style of each book is precise, with bullet-point lists summarizing key information and revision points concluding each chapter. The books also feature multiple choice questions with answers, example problem questions and a glossary of key cases. For more information about this series, [please visit: www. routledge.com/](please visit: www. routledge.com/) Essential Tort Law for SQE1 Wendy Laws Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 Ben Waters Essential Dispute Resolution for SQE1 Ben Waters Designed cover image: amtitus / Getty Images First published 2023 by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RNand by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Ben Waters The right of Ben Waters to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN: 978-1-032-11122-3 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-11117-9 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-21850-0 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003218500 Typeset in The Sans by Deanta Global Publishing Services, Chennai, India Contents List of figures xi List of tables xiii Introduction xv Part 1: Different options for dispute resolution 1 1 Introduction: Arbitration, mediation, and litigation as appropriate mechanisms to resolve a civil dispute 3 1.1 Chapter overview 3 1.2 Introduction: the dispute resolution continuum 3 1.3 Arbitration 4 1.4 Mediation 7 1.5 Litigation 10 Chapter 1 revision points 18 Multiple-choice question for Part 1 20 Part 2: Pre-action considerations and steps 21 2 Resolving a dispute

FAQs

What learning format does the book use for SQE1 dispute resolution?

It presents principles with realistic examples, tables, and commonly used court forms, and supports learning with chapter overviews, revision points, and SQE1-format multiple-choice questions with answers.

Which dispute resolution processes are covered in the book?

It provides an overview of three processes for resolving civil disputes as part of the dispute resolution continuum: arbitration, mediation, and litigation.

Does the book address pre-action and civil claim steps?

Yes. It covers pre-action considerations and steps, including limitation periods, pre-action protocols, and funding and charging arrangements relevant to litigation.

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