Book excerpt: This book represents a compendium of the authors exposition and experience in the emerging and dynamic area of civil litigation which today indispensably constitutes the backbone of every Practitioners success in civl law practice. Civil Litigation is technical in nature and accounts for the premature termination of most civil cases, without the opportunity to hear the substantive subject. This book has provided for Students, Judges, Teachers and practitioners the requisite guide in modern practice in civil litigation in Nigeria with a view to enhancing their proficiency in practice and presentation.