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BACK TO BASICS 17: WHEN SHOULD A COST BUDGET BE FILED: WHERE THINGS GO WRONG

BACK TO BASICS 17: WHEN SHOULD A COST BUDGET BE FILED: WHERE THINGS GO WRONG

December 3, 2018 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Case Management, Costs, Costs budgeting, Members Content

This may appear very basic. However I have seen both sides falling foul of this very recently. In particular the fact that the budget has to be filed with the directions questionnaire when the claim is limited to £50,000. THE…

PROVING THINGS 136: THE IMPORTANCE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION - YET AGAIN: FAILURE TO CROSS-EXAMINE RESPONDENT LEADS TO FINDINGS BEING SET ASIDE

PROVING THINGS 136: THE IMPORTANCE OF CROSS-EXAMINATION – YET AGAIN: FAILURE TO CROSS-EXAMINE RESPONDENT LEADS TO FINDINGS BEING SET ASIDE

December 3, 2018 · by gexall · in Advocacy, Appeals, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content

For the second time in a week I am reporting on the importance of cross-examination, albeit from a slightly different angle. The importance of putting the case to a witness  arises clearly and squarely in the judgment of Mr Justice…

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