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LAW4402 Civil Procedure Law of Kazakhstan

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Code
LAW4402
Title
Civil Procedure Law of Kazakhstan
Prerequisites
Civil Law of Kazakhstan: Special part
Credits
3
Description
This course overviews legislation on Civil Procedure of Kazakhstan. The purpose of this course is to learn the main principles and rules of civil procedure including regulation of rights and obligations of the parties to the civil case, representation, evidence, procedure in courts of first instance and appeals.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1 Knowledge outcomes learn legislation on civil procedure in Kazakstan; 2 Skills outcomes draft main acts of civil procedure; 3 Values and behavior outcomes develop strong belief in a rule-of-law state and importance of civil procedure laws to ensure the main principal of protection of rights and freedoms of individuals and legal entities, freedom of private entrepreneurship, protection of private interests from the abuse of state powers.
Assessment
60 % -first and second assessments
40 % -final assessment
Tentative course outline
Week1
Introduction to the course. Subject and sources of Civil Procedure Law
Week2
Objectives, types and stages of civil proceedings. Principles of Civil Procedure Law
Week3
Subject matter jurisdiction and venue jurisdiction for civil cases
Week4
Alternate proceedings for civil disputes—mediation, participation, arbitration; Settlement of disputes in court
Week5
Participants to the civil cases. Representation
Week6
Judicial Expenses. Liability for disrespect of the court. Procedural terms. Notifications and summons
Week7
Evidence and Averment
Week8
Review; First mid-term exam
Week9
Proceeding in the court of first instance—simplified proceeding
Week10
Proceeding in the court of first instance—claim, preparation to the hearing, hearing
Week11
Decision of the court of first instance and its execution
Week12
Proceeding in the court of appellate instance
Week13
Review. Second mid-term exam.
Week14
Proceeding in the court of cassation instance; Proceeding of the case under newly discovered circumstances
Week15
Special Proceedings