Author : Kenneth P. Hyland

Publisher: Round Hall

Estimated Pub Date: 23/06/2021

ISBN: 9780414088443

Jurisdiction: Ireland

This First Edition of Summary Summons Practice and Procedure provides a comprehensive analysis of summary litigation. It is a book of reference for summary summons procedure and a conclusive, in depth analysis of the case law in the area which can be referenced by practitioners daily. The index and text are set out with logical progression, which is easy to follow and covers all identifiable hurdles one may meet when litigating on summary summons.

The text also covers the technical necessities for Special Indorsement of claim, motions and affidavits as well as an examination of the case law which has defined what contents are necessary.

Further the text contains an extensive discussion on the test for summary judgment and what is required for a defendant to be granted leave to defend.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART A. HISTORY OF SUMMARY SUMMONS PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 1 HISTORY OF SUMMARY SUMMONS PROCEDURE IN IRELAND

PART B. INITIATING PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 2 COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 3 PARTIES

CHAPTER 4 IMPROPERLY CONSTITUTED AND DEFECTIVE PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 5 SERVICE

CHAPTER 6 APPEARANCE

PART C. HEARING OF ACTION

CHAPTER 7 PROCEDURE—HEARING OF ACTION

CHAPTER 8 DEFENDING SUMMARY SUMMONS PROCEEDINGS

CHAPTER 9 JUDGMENT

CHAPTER 10 APPEALS OF SUMMARY JUDGMENTS

PART D. DOCUMENTATION

CHAPTER 11 PLEADINGS: SUMMARY SUMMONS, SPECIAL INDORSEMENT OF CLAIM

CHAPTER 12 NOTICE OF MOTION

CHAPTER 13 AFFIDAVITS

PART E. BEYOND SUMMARY SUMMONS

CHAPTER 14 TEST FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT—LEAVE TO DEFEND—TRANSFER TO PLENARY HEARING

About the Author

Kenneth P. Hyland BL is a practicing Barrister specialising in Banking, Finance & Securities, Debt Recovery, Contract law and Insurance law.