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SOLICITORS GIVING EVIDENCE: IT JUST DOESN'T HELP: IS THIS EVIDENCE THAT THE WITNESS WOULD BE ALLOWED TO GIVE ORALLY?

SOLICITORS GIVING EVIDENCE: IT JUST DOESN’T HELP: IS THIS EVIDENCE THAT THE WITNESS WOULD BE ALLOWED TO GIVE ORALLY?

November 8, 2019 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil evidence, Members Content, Witness statements

The danger of witness statements from solicitors purporting to give evidence as to fact has been emphasised many times in the cases reported on the blog.   The danger can be seen again in the judgment of Ms Pat Treacy (sitting…

DEALING WITH THE BEREAVED CLIENT: USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDANCE (2019)

DEALING WITH THE BEREAVED CLIENT: USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDANCE (2019)

November 8, 2019 · by gexall · in Fatal Accidents, Members Content, Well being

This is the time of year when Hilary Wetherell and I travel round and give the APIL course on “Fatal Accidents, Practice, Procedure and Compassion”.  The course deals a lot with the law and procedural aspects of fatal accidents. However…

APPLYING FOR DISPENSATION FROM COURT FEES: TWO DIFFERENT CASES

APPLYING FOR DISPENSATION FROM COURT FEES: TWO DIFFERENT CASES

November 8, 2019 · by gexall · in Applications, Assessment of Costs, Costs, Court fees, Members Content

I am grateful to my colleague Paul Hughes for sending me a copy of the judgment of District Judge Jenkinson in the case of Stone -v- Allianz Insurance PLC where Paul acted for the defendant.  This, and the case of…

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