This full day course aims to help you successfully prepare for, conduct and report on proofs in the Sheriff Court. Though not a prerequisite, it is designed to explore themes introduced in 'The Sheriff Court (Civil) - everything you need to know', and is regarded as a companion course to ‘Debates in the Sheriff Court (Civil)’.
This course will:
- provide a refresher on Sheriff Court ordinary/summary cause/simple procedure
- look at the procedural steps before proof
- discuss pre-proof hearings and how to prepare for evidential hearings
- explain the format of a proof diet and the role of written pleadings
- provide practical guidance on how to conduct a proof - questioning witnesses, dealing with productions and framing submissions
- explore the relevant rules re expenses, taxation etc
- consider changes in civil practice and procedure in the Sheriff Court in response to Covid 19
This course is designed to satisfy a number of PEAT2 outcomes (professional communication: advocacy and professional ethics and standards: duties to the court) as well as build confidence in potential civil litigators.
Designed to be interactive, this course requires delegates to have a working camera and microphone.
