ISBN 9780190758745
Author Du Plessis et al
Edition 4th

 

Peté & Hulme’s Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, offers a rigorous, clear and supportive
introduction to the theory and practice of civil procedure. The text provides an in-depth comparative view of the
procedures of the Magistrates’ Courts and High Court, and includes discussion of procedures of the Supreme
Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court and Small Claims Court.

This fourth edition text is thoroughly revised and updated to address the many developments in case law, and
amendments to relevant legislation, rules and forms, that have occurred since the publication of the previous
edition of this work. In addition, the fourth edition text includes a new discussion of legal aid in civil matters.

New to this edition:
The fourth edition text is thoroughly revised and updated to address the many significant developments that
have occurred since the publication of the third edition work in 2017. Developments include the following:

.  The introduction of mediation procedures in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts.
.  The expansion of procedures relating to case management in both the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts.
.  Significant changes to the procedure related to applications for summary judgment.
.  The introduction of additional grounds for rescission of judgment in the High Court.
.  Changes to various time limits prescribed in certain procedures, including procedures related to
inspections, examinations and expert testimony in the High Court.
.  Changes to the method by which the prescribed rate of interest is set in terms of the Prescribed Rate of
Interest Act.
.  Changes to procedures that follow a witness being served with a subpoena duces tecum in the High Court.
.  Changes to the procedure involved in the execution of judgment against the primary residence of a
judgment debtor.
.  Changes to the location and names of various ‘Seats’ within various Divisions of the High Court.
.  Changes to the procedure relating to consent to jurisdiction in the Magistrates’ Courts.