HD (92%) 2025 Summary Notes - Resolving Civil Disputes

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Received 92/100 in 2025 using these notes to learn the course - Problem question and essay notes on the following topics: - Introduction to civil litigation and the NSW court system - Alternatives to litigation (mediation, arbitration, negotiation etc.) - Court-annexed mediation, enforceability of ADR clauses, and settlement negotiations privilege - Case management - Costs - Offers of compromise - Security for costs - Pleadings - Freezing and search orders - Limitation periods - Standing, Res Judicata & Anshun estoppel - Causes of action and parties / joinder / consolidation - Discovery (and technology) - Implied undertaking - Service - Representative proceedings (class actions) & funding litigation - Client legal privilege - Summary disposal - Appeal, enforcement and execution of judgement