This unit examines the resolution of civil conflicts and disputes in Western Australia and Australia, including disputes between citizens and Governments at their various levels. It focuses on the use of a litigation model of dispute resolution and the conduct of civil litigation in the Federal, Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts in their exercise of State and Federal jurisdiction. <br/><br/>Students gain a strong working knowledge of the jurisdiction and power of the various Courts and a thorough understanding of the conduct of a civil litigation action, based upon an emphasis on the Rules of Court governing these Courts.<br/><br/>The unit considers alternatives to litigation;... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAWS4101 Legal Process (formerly LAWS5101 Legal Process) and LAWS4103 Contract (formerly LAWS5103 Contract) and LAWS4104 Property (formerly LAWS5104 Property) and LAWS4105 Dispute Resolution (formerly LAWS5105 Dispute Resolution) and LAWS4106 Torts (forme
