Anyone practising in the civil courts of England and Wales needs a thorough grasp of the principles of civil procedure and the rules of practice as applied by the courts. This book provides a comprehensive and easily digestible commentary on all the major areas of civil procedure. It has been designed to cover points that are likely to arise in day-to-day practice. The sixth edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate all changes since the publication of the previous edition in 2002, such as the CPR Amendment Rules, the new Supreme Court Costs Office Guide, and all key case law developments.