NEW GUIDE TO CHANCERY PROCEDURE: "COMMON LAWYERS" DON'T SWITCH OFF
HM Courts and Tribunal Service has provided a new Chancery Guide. It is available at http://www.chba.org.uk/for-members/library/practice-directions-court-notices/chancery-guide-updated-october-2013 It is worthwhile reading for non-Chancery lawyers. The book contains invaluable advice about disclosure, preparing for hearings, statements of case and witness statements. It is…
RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS AND CPR 3.9: TWO CASES WHERE RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS WAS GRANTED
The issues caused by the new CPR 3.9 have featured many times on this blog. Here we look at two High Court decisions where relief from sanctions was granted. Kesabo –v- African Barrick Gold Plc and (because the full transcript…