Scottish Court Advocacy - A Box Set of 6 Essential Modules

Introduction

This box set of 6 modules on Scottish Court Advocacy presented by Neil Morrison will be of interest to litigation solicitors or solicitor advocates including those practising in the Sheriff Court in Scotland.

Module 1Examination in Chief

This module will explore some of the key issues to consider in the preparation and conduct of examination in chief of witnesses in court.

This module will consider the following:

• Questions to ask
• Leading question exceptions
• Planning
• Witness Statements
• Reference to documents
• Dealing with objections

Module 2 Cross-Examination

This module will explore some of the key issues to consider in the preparation and conduct of cross-examination of witnesses in court.

This module will include the following:

• Leading questions
• Planning
• Questions - closed or open?
• Gate closing
• Dealing with difficult witnesses
• Reference to documents

Module 3 Expert Witnesses

This module will explore some of the key issues relevant to instructing expert witnesses to prepare a report and give evidence in court.

This module will include the following:

• What is an expert witness?
• When should expert evidence be sought?
• Duties of an expert
• Admissibility of expert evidence
• Expert Evidence at Proof

Module 4 Grounds of Appeal

This module will explore some of the key considerations when seeking to appeal a court judgment.

This module will include the following:

• What are grounds of appeal?
• Types of judicial error
• What can the appeal judges consider?
• Introducing new arguments or evidence

Module 5 Interim Interdict

This module will explore seeking interim interdict from the court and what practical steps should be taken to ensure the best possible chance of obtaining an interim interdict.

This module will include the following:

• What is an interdict?
• Practical tips
• Caveats
• Ex-Parte hearing
• Prima Facie case
• Balance of convenience
• Recall of interim interdict

Module 6 Evidence

This module will explore some aspects of civil procedure concerning the law of evidence which are relevant to court practitioners.

This module will include the following:

• Corroboration
• The Record
• Hearsay
• Affidavits / Statements
• Precognitions
• Best evidence

This webinar was recorded on 5th August 2024

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