Civil litigation book
The White Book:
The essential guide across all civil courts
More judges and lawyers rely on this text than any other civil procedure court book, trusting it for its authority and commentary
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Clear guidance for navigating complex processes
With its logical and familiar layout, detailed case law, comprehensive coverage, and expert insight, the White Book brings clarity to make your work more efficient. Locate reliable procedural guidance quickly and be confident and assured that you'll always have the right materials in court. You know where to find the answer to follow the correct procedure.
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A trusted team of experts behind every detail
The White Book is renowned for its commentary, a testament to its senior editorial board, led by Editor-in-Chief, The Right Honourable Lord Justice Coulson, Lord Justice of Appeal, and expert authors who lend their unique expertise to the annotations of the rules. The specialist coverage ensures the content is relevant to your needs, and the White Book's authority remains unrivalled.
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Comprehensive, regular updates for complete coverage
Stay up to date with all the latest amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant commentary, recent and important case law, new Practice Guidance, Notes and Statements, and updated editions of the Court Guides. In addition to an annual new edition, there are 10 newsletters and two or more supplements every year.
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The value of the White Book
Explore unmatched legal authority
Trusted by more judges and lawyers than any other legal text, the White Book is your essential guide to the High Court and County Court procedures under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). Featuring the latest amendments, expert commentary, and updated case law, it's available in print, ProView eBook, and online on Westlaw UK. Stay ahead with the definitive legal resource.
Expert guidance
Rely on the expert guidance of 65 practitioners and a senior editorial board who annually lend their expertise to the annotations of the rules, ensuring a deep and evolving legal understanding.
Extensive resources
This collection features two volumes, at least two updating supplements — including a dedicated costs-and-funding supplement — and 10 newsletters. Plus, it provides coverage of over 7,000 cases.
Historic publishing tradition
Since its first publication in 1883 as the Annual Practice, the White Book remains the book of choice across the courts, continuously evolving to meet the dynamic needs of the legal profession.
Frequently asked questions
In this volume, you'll access core materials needed in the civil courts, County Court and High Court, and the Court of Appeal, including Civil Procedure Rules, Practice Directions, and Pre-Action Protocols, with expert commentary.
This volume comprises specialist Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Parts, Procedural and Court guides, substantive proceedings, commentary on Limitation and Interim Remedies, and general resources with jurisdictional and procedural legislation.
Produced in conjunction with Practical Law, this accessible, practical, and unique book tackles common questions from practitioners about the ongoing effects of the 2013 Jackson reforms on legal costs and funding.
This book provides broad coverage of the types of hearings commonly encountered by pupil barristers and junior tenants practising civil law. The aim is to provide practical information, quickly and clearly, about how to approach each type of hearing and the issues that may arise in that hearing. It indicates the key texts, rules, and cases to consult. It guides the reader through the process of appearing in that hearing, including holding conferences with the client, communicating with the solicitors, and drafting orders.
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