A process to ensure the just and efficient resolution of civil disputes is critical in our society. Ethical Resolution of Civil Disputes: South Australian Theory and Practice Second Edition centres on the elements that facilitate this, using South Australia as an illustrative case study. However, recognising that our society is increasingly mobile, that disputes arise across borders and that individuals move jurisdictions, this text also highlights the generic principles that underpin civil procedural theory across Australia. This ensures that the analysis transcends State and Territory boundaries, and will be of relevance around Australia. The text engages in a practical and critical analysis of the way court rules operate, and focuses on fairness, the exercise of discretion, and the ethical forensic use of court process to achieve effective and affordable outcomes for clients.