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MAKING AN APPLICATION IN THE CHANCERY DIVISION AFTER THE 1ST OCTOBER 2014: NO BUNDLE NO HEARING

September 26, 2014 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Useful links, Written advocacy

The Chancery Division has introduced strict new provisions which apply from 1st October 2014. No bundle no hearing. Here we look at the essential elements of the guidance and application bundles. THE PRACTICE NOTE The Practice Note states: “Old and…

MORE ON CHILD CLAIMANTS AND THE RECOVERY OF SUCCESS FEES: AN EXTREMELY HELPFUL NOTE FROM THE CLAIMANT'S SOLICITORS

September 26, 2014 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Costs, Members Content, Rule Changes

The post yesterday on children and success fees got a lot of attention. I am grateful to Daniel Higgins head of costs at Gavin Edmonson Solicitors Ltd who was involved in that appeal. His note (reproduced with his permission below)…

RULE CHANGES COMING INTO FORCE ON THE 1st OCTOBER 2014

September 26, 2014 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Rule Changes

A reminder that rule changes come into force on the 1st October with links to the relevant rules and useful articles and guidance. AN OUTLINE OF THE CHANGES The following summary  is taken from The Justice guide  The changes are,…

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