Peté & Hulme’s Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide, Fourth Edition, offers a rigorous, clear and supportive introduction to the theory and practice of civil procedure. The text provides an in-depth comparative view of the procedures of the Magistrates’ Courts and High Court, and includes discussion of procedures of the Supreme Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court and Small Claims Courts. This fourth edition text is thoroughly revised and updated to address the many developments in case law, and amendments to relevant legislation, rules and forms, that have occurred since the publication of the previous edition of this work. In addition, the fourth edition text includes a new discussion of legal aid in civil matters. Peté & Hulme’s Civil Procedure: A Practical Guide is designed as a learning system that, by enabling a process of mind-mapping, supports effective mastery of the subject matter. The text orientates and guides readers through the many procedures, enabling clear understanding of how these procedures correlate and operate in practice. Various elements underpin the mind-mapping approach, including numerous diagrams that enable readers to quickly comprehend complex systems and procedures. The text offers further useful resources, such as precedents that demonstrate practical application of the subject matter and an extensive glossary of terms.