Designed for those who work in international commerce, this book provides a country-by-country guide to civil procedures in 17 jurisdictions, covering all aspects of civil litigation and international developments.;For each country, the chapter follows a standard, logical format which traces the chronology of an action, enabling the reader to locate any piece of information on any jurisdiction. The information on each country includes: establishing jurisdiction; ascertaining the applicable law; commencing the action; obtaining information prior to trial; interim protection of assets pending trial; summary judgments; trial; judgment and kinds of relief; post-trial motions; enforcement and execution of judgments; appeal; the conclusiveness of judgment. It includes all relevant legislation, materials and up-to-date case law.