Summary Proceedings

Often, the success of court actions depends upon the effectiveness of provisional remedies, conservatory measures or summary judgments taken before or in lieu of the main proceedings. A good decision, obtained after years of effort, is of no use if it cannot be enforced because the debtor''s assets have disappeared.

Summary Proceedings will guide you through the web of preliminary actions that can be taken in order to ensure the successful seizing of assets. The comparative nature of this reference tool is enhanced by the contributions from practising attorneys from 23 countries, spanning the five continents, who are all well versed in the subtleties of litigation.

This practical guide answers questions such as:

• • What is a Mareva Injunction and how can it be used effectively?
• • What is a refere, in France, Belgium and several other countries and how can it save the plaintiff years of litigation?
• • How can assets be seized in Hong Kong on the basis of a German judgment concerning an Australian living in Turkey?

Within each country, each topic is clarified using a comprehensive example, which allows the reader to see the theory in action, ensuring their complete understanding of its usage.

Summary Proceedings covers the following countries:

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, England and Wales. Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey and United States of America.

The contents within each country follow a set pattern:

1. The "Country''s" Legal System: 2. Interim Relief and Interlocutory Proceedings: 3. Judgments on the Merits: 4. Practical Considerations and Advice to Foreign Counsel: 5. Case Study: 6. Appendix.

Practitioners and academics alike will find this a one stop guide to the successful recovery of court appointed settlements.