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civil procedure — n: the steps taken and methods used in bringing and conducting a civil action; also: a course of study in the rules of procedure in civil actions Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. civil procedure … Law dictionary
Civil procedure — is the body of law that sets out the rules and standards that courts follow when adjudicating civil lawsuits (as opposed to procedures in criminal law matters). These rules govern how a lawsuit or case may be commenced, what kind of service of… … Wikipedia
civil procedure — Body of law concerned with methods, procedures and practices used in civil litigation, e.g. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Title 28 of United States Code … Black's law dictionary
civil procedure — Body of law concerned with methods, procedures and practices used in civil litigation, e.g. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; Title 28 of United States Code … Black's law dictionary
Civil procedure in the United States — consists of the rules of civil procedure that govern procedure in the federal courts, the 50 state court systems, and in the territorial courts. Like much of American law, civil procedure is not reserved to the federal government in the… … Wikipedia
Civil procedure in Brazil — consists of the rules of civil procedure detailed in the Civil Procedure Code (Código de Processo Civil, commonly referred to as CPC), which has dictated civil procedure in Brazil since 1973. As a civil law system, it is heavily influenced by… … Wikipedia
Civil Procedure Rules — the name given to the new rules on civil procedure introduced in England and Wales in April 1999 to implement the Woolf Reforms. Collins dictionary of law. W. J. Stewart. 2001. Civil Procedure Rules … Law dictionary
Civil Procedure Rules — The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are the rules of civil procedure used by the Court of Appeal, High Court of Justice, and County Courts in civil cases in England and Wales. They apply to all cases commenced after 26 April 1999, and largely replace … Wikipedia
Civil Procedure Rules 1998 — The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 (CPR) are the rules of civil procedure used by the Court of Appeal, High Court of Justice, and County Courts in civil cases in England and Wales. They apply to all cases commenced after April 26, 1999, and largely… … Wikipedia
Civil procedure in Canada — For rules of civil procedure by country, see civil procedure. In Canada the rules of civil procedure are administered by each jurisdiction (federal and each province) and thus each has its own set of rules. Most provinces base their civil… … Wikipedia
Civil procedure in England and Wales — For rules of civil procedure by country, see civil procedure. The civil courts of England and Wales adopted an overwhelmingly unified body of rules as a result of the Woolf Reforms on 26 April 1999. These are collectively known as the Civil… … Wikipedia
