Beck's Theory and Principles of Pleadings in Civil Actions, first published some 80 years ago, has long been the first source of reference for practitioners providing quick and comprehensive access to a vast number of subjects relating to pleadings.

This practical work concerning litigation practice, provides practitioners with authoritative and reliable information that emphasises the major elements relating to pleadings, including causes of action, allegations to be made and proved, onus, and defenses raised. The principles underlying the theory are clearly explained, providing a solid foundation for the understanding of pleadings within civil procedure, and enabling practitioners to interpret and accurately apply the Rules of Court. Interpretation and application of the Rules are illustrated with reference to recent judgments, providing greater insight into how the Rules of Court are applied by the courts.

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• Preliminary
• Joinder of parties and causes
• The function of pleadings
• The summons, the combined summons and the declaration
• Defence or plea
• Tender and offer to settle
• Other terms of pleading and litis contestation
• Exceptions
• Irregular proceedings, striking out, etc
• Objections by way of special pleas
• Bar and removal of bar
• Amendment of pleadings and documents
• Notes for pleading on various matters