Marnewick, CG. Litigation Skills for South African Lawyers. – 5rd ed. – LexisNexis, 2024.
 
ISBN: 9780639017365
 
Publisher’s Description: “Master the art of persuasive advocacy with in-depth guidance on opening statements, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and closing arguments. Elevate your civil or criminal litigation game and gain a competitive edge with this indispensable resource. Meticulously crafted to equip advocates, attorneys, and legal professionals with the essential skills and techniques for successful litigation practice, "Litigation Skills for South African Lawyers 5th edition" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of persuasive advocacy.”
 
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: - Interviewing clients and witnesses
Chapter 2: - Advising and counselling clients
Chapter 3: - Alternatives to litigation
Chapter 4: - Preparing to commence action
Chapter 5: - Function, form and style of pleadings
Chapter 6: - Drafting statements of claim
Chapter 7: - Drafting pleas and special pleas
Chapter 8: - Drafting replications and further pleadings
Chapter 9: - Drafting exceptions, applications to strike out and objections to a charge
Chapter 10: - Drafting applications
Chapter 11: - Preparing the case for trial: Advice on evidence
Chapter 12: - Preparing the case for trial: Assembling the evidence
Chapter 13: - Preparation for trial: Legal research
Chapter 14: - Preparation for trial: Fact analysis and strategy
Chapter 15: - The protocol and etiquette of the courtroom
Chapter 16: - Opening statement
Chapter 17: - Examination-in-chief
Chapter 18: - Cross-examination
Chapter 19: - Re-examination
Chapter 20: - Special procedures
Chapter 21: - Closing argument
Chapter 22: - Motion Court
Chapter 23: - Persuasive advocacy: Substance and style
Chapter 24: - Reviews
Chapter 25: - Appeals