Magistrates' court handbook / Dato' Syed Ahmad Idid bin Syed Abdullah Idid, Clement Allan Skinner ; research assistant, Feona Jinu



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1994

Magistrates' court handbook / Dato' Syed Ahmad Idid bin Syed Abdullah Idid, Clement Allan Skinner ; research assistant, Feona Jinu

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This handbook provides the procedural framework and substantive laws which are necessary for court management and for the discharge of magisterial duties. It provides a useful practical insight into the workings, powers and functions of the subordinate courts. The wide range of topics covered include jurisdiction of the court, court decorum, criminal and civil procedure, sentencing principles, as well as evidential matters.

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Title
Magistrates' court handbook / Dato' Syed Ahmad Idid bin Syed Abdullah Idid, Clement Allan Skinner ; research assistant, Feona Jinu
Creators
  • Ahmad Idid, Syed
Subject
  • Civil procedure--Malaysia
  • Court rules--Malaysia
  • Justices of the peace--Malaysia
Publisher
  • Butterworths Asia, 1994
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1994
Contributors
  • Skinner, Clement Allan
  • Jinu, Feona
Digital Description
application/pdf, xxxi, 229 p.
Table of Contents
  • ch. 1. Legislation -- ch. 2. Jurisdiction. Sessions courts. Magistrates' courts. Additional powers and jurisdiction of subordinate courts. Limits to the jurisdiction of the subordinate courts. Small claims court: procedure -- ch. 3. The Magistrates' Court. Decorum in court. Court language. Lawyers... -- ch. 4. The Magistrate. Judicial humility -- ch. 5. Criminal procedure. Procedure in court. Summary trial procedure -- ch. 6. Civil procedure. Commencing of civil action. Mention date. Setting aside judgment in default. Applications for summary judgment... -- ch. 7. Inquiries... -- ch. 8. Bail... -- ch. 9. Submission of no case to answer... -- ch. 10. Considering the defence in criminal cases... -- ch. 11. Evidence... -- ch. 12. Sentencing: principles and practices...
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.