Trusted by generations of students and litigators and written by an expert in the field, A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure can be relied upon to provide a clear and accurate exposition of the key procedures which underpin a civil action, ensuring that the reader is fully equipped with the necessary procedural knowledge to steer a claim effectively and efficiently through the civil courts.Updated annually and covering all relevant statutory provisions, rules, practice directions, and case law, this book provides a wide-ranging and detailed overview of all aspects of a civil litigation claim, making it essential reading for students undertaking a compulsory civil litigation course on either the LPC or the BPTC, and an invaluable source of reference for junior practitioners.Sample documentation included throughout enhances the pragmatic nature of the book and helps the reader prepare for successful litigation.Tables, flow charts, and key points summaries at the end of chapters help highlight the main issues and assist learning.