Civil Procedure in Russia

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this convenient volume provides comprehensive analysis of the legislation andrules that determine civil procedure and practice in Russia . Lawyerswho handle transnational matters will appreciate the book's clear explanationof distinct terminology and application of rules. The structure follows theclassical chapters of a handbook on civil procedure: beginning with thejudicial organization of the courts,...
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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,this convenient volume provides comprehensive analysis of the legislation andrules that determine civil procedure and practice in Russia . Lawyerswho handle transnational matters will appreciate the book's clear explanationof distinct terminology and application of rules. The structure follows theclassical chapters of a handbook on civil procedure: beginning with thejudicial organization of the courts, jurisdiction issues, a discussion of thevarious actions and claims, and then moving to a review of the proceedings assuch. These general chapters are followed by a discussion of the incidentsduring proceedings, the legal aid and legal costs, and the regulation ofevidence. There are chapters on seizure for security and enforcement ofjudgments, and a final section on alternative dispute resolution. Facts arepresented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific termsand concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning andsignificance.Succinct, scholarly, and practical, this book will prove a valuabletime-saving tool for business and legal professionals alike. Lawyersrepresenting parties with interests in Russia will welcome this veryuseful guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its comparativevalue as a contribution to the study of civil procedure in the internationalcontext.