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WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT ALL GETS TOO MUCH (OR IT IS YOU THAT HAS TO PICK UP THE PIECES):  A RECAP

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN IT ALL GETS TOO MUCH (OR IT IS YOU THAT HAS TO PICK UP THE PIECES): A RECAP

August 10, 2017 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content

I am repeating, in large part, an earlier post.   I do so without apology. Part of my job involves, periodically, dealing with cases (sometimes multiple cases) where someone has “gone off the rails” leaving numerous practical and procedural problems…

ISSUING NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF COSTS PREMATURELY: CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS: CLAIMANT SUCCESSFUL ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT

ISSUING NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF COSTS PREMATURELY: CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS: CLAIMANT SUCCESSFUL ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT

August 10, 2017 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Part 36

There is an article on the Temple Garden Chambers website of the decision of Master Gordon-Saker of the judgment in Austin -v- East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (08/08/17).  The report concentrates upon the Master’s decision that  he would not…

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