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2019 AND CIVIL PROCEDURE - THE YEAR IN REVIEW (1): BUNDLES

2019 AND CIVIL PROCEDURE – THE YEAR IN REVIEW (1): BUNDLES

December 2, 2019 · by gexall · in Bundles, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content

I am sorry to be starting the annual review of procedure so early, but December is a busy month and there is a lot to fit in.  I’ll start with the subject that has constantly drawn the most readers to…

CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 73: THE AUTOMATIC STAY

CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 73: THE AUTOMATIC STAY

December 2, 2019 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Members Content

CPR 15,11(2) provides for an automatic stay if nothing happens in an action for six months after service.  This is a rule that can be overlooked.   THE RULE CPR rule 15.11. Sub-paragraph (1) of that rule provides that: “Where…

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