Keywords:
1. Introduction to civil procedure -- 2. Case management in New South Wales -- 3. Costs of litigation -- 4. Alternatives to litigation - negotiation and mediation -- 5. Alternatives to litigation - arbitration, referees and expert determination -- 6. Before a civil action commences -- 7. Causes of action and parties -- 8. Class actions in NSW -- 9. Initiating proceedings and pleadings -- 10. Amendment, mistakes and adjournments -- 11. Service of documents -- 12. Discovery, subpoenas and interrogatories -- 13. Preparing and presenting evidence -- 14. Privilege -- 15. Concluding proceedings -- 16. Civil procedure in context