Da Silva, C and Mullins, J. Morris: Technique in Litigation. – 6th ed – Juta, 2010
 
ISBN: 9780702184581
 
Publishers Description:
“The sixth edition of Technique in Litigation has been substantially revised and updated. The book is concerned with litigation in both the High Courts and the magistrates courts, and provides useful, practical guidance on all aspects of litigation. The book will be of value not only to young practitioners still learning the technique of litigation, but also to more experienced practitioners seeking to verify and enhance their courtroom techniques.”
 
Content:
The law and the practitioner
The law and the practitioner
Preparing for practice, and aspects of practising
How to approach cases: probabilities, and extracting the essence
The technique of pleading
Pre-trial procedure
Advice on evidence
Preparation for trial
Technique in the conduct of trials
The opening address in civil cases
The leading of witnesses
Cross-examination
Re-examination
Closing your case
Applying for absolution from the instance
The argument
Applications
Technique in appeals
Criminal cases (revised by Johann Engelbrecht SC)
‘Gods, Graves and Scholars’
Appendices
Index