King's Inns Civil Procedure study materials
King's Inns Civil Procedure study resources

King's Inns Civil Procedure study guide

King's Inns Civil Procedure · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

Civil Procedure is a core subject in the King's Inns degree programme, and the Civil Procedure examination tests whether a candidate can navigate litigation in the Irish courts from the moment a claim is contemplated through to enforcement of judgment. The subject is examined within the Degree of Barrister-at-Law, the professional qualification for practice at the Irish Bar, which King's Inns describes as available "Full-time (1 year) or part-time modular (2 years)." Candidates typically encounter it alongside other core papers after completing the Diploma in Legal Studies, which King's Inns presents as "A two-year broad introduction to law" and "The stepping stone to the Degree of Barrister-at-Law for many students." The exam is aimed at intending barristers who must be able to advise on jurisdiction, pleadings, case management, motion practice, discovery, trial, costs and appeals. Because the published source does not specify this paper's format, duration, weighting, marking scheme or pass mark, candidates should confirm those details directly with King's Inns before building a revision timetable. Preparation should centre on the rules of court and leading procedural authorities, practised through drafting pleadings and motions, mooting and past-paper style problem questions rather than passive reading. Topics on this exam: Civil Procedure. The King's Inns Civil Procedure study guide has 1 section and about 463 words.

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Civil Procedure: Running a Case from Originating Document to Judgment

Civil Procedure tests how a case is run in the Irish courts - forum and jurisdiction, originating documents, service, pleadings, discovery, motions, costs and appeal under the Rules of the Superior Courts 1986, the Circuit Court Rules 2001 and District Court Rules 1997. Answers earn marks by naming the rule or case and applying it. Plenary summons for disputed facts; summary summons (special endorsement) for a liquidated sum; special summons where affidavit evidence suffices, such as probate. Forum follows quantum: since the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2013 the District Court limit is broadly €15,000 and the Circuit Court €75,000, while High Court jurisdiction is general under Article 34.3.1°.

463 words, about 2 min