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Lexis Nexis Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy
As cases move up the Court hierarchy different rules and processes apply, which can be daunting for those unfamiliar with what is expected. Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy focuses on the practical aspects of preparing for and appearing at criminal appeals. It is primarily for junior and intermediate lawyers who appear in appeals in the District Court, High Court and to a lesser degree the Court of Appeal. However, senior practitioners may find value in the straightforward guidance provided by the book.
Publisher: LexisNexis New Zealand
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As cases move up the Court hierarchy different rules and processes apply, which can be daunting for those unfamiliar with what is expected. Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy focuses on the practical aspects of preparing for and appearing at criminal appeals. It is primarily for junior and intermediate lawyers who appear in appeals in the District Court, High Court and to a lesser degree the Court of Appeal. However, senior practitioners may find value in the straightforward guidance provided by the book.
From reviewing the file and meeting the client, identifying the correct appeal Court and filing the notice of appeal, through to preparing both written and oral submissions and appearing at the hearing, Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Appellate Advocacy is a must-have resource.
Related LexisNexis Titles
- Bonifant & Toohey, Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Judge-alone Trials, 2017
- Bonifant, Litigation Skills: A Practical Guide to Sentencing, 2016
- Murray, A Practical Guide to Criminal Procedure in New Zealand, 2nd edition, 2016
Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Instructions to consider an appeal and organising legal aid
Chapter 3: Reviewing the file and finalising your appeal
Chapter 4: Preparing and filing the notice of appeal
Chapter 5: Types of appeal
Chapter 6: Fresh evidence and trial counsel error appeals
Chapter 7: Solicitor-General appeals
Chapter 8: Procedural hearings
Chapter 9: Preparing and presenting your arguments
Chapter 10: Second and third appeals
Appendices (of legislation)
