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ASSESSING WITNESSES: A UNIVERSAL ISSUE IN LITIGATION

December 8, 2014 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Members Content, Witness statements

The judge’s assessment of witnesses is often the crucial element in most cases that go to trial. This applies at every level, from the small claims arbitration to the most complex commercial dispute (and, of course, high profile defamation actions)….

POST-MITCHELL PRE-DENTON DECISION TO GRANT RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS OVERTURNED ON APPEAL

December 8, 2014 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

In British Gas Trading -v- Oak Cash & Carry [2014] EWHC 4058 (QB) Mrs Justice McGowan DBE overturned a decision granting a defendant relief from sanctions. What is particularly interesting is that the original decision was made post-Mitchell but prior…

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