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KEEPING THE COURTS RUNNING: THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH

KEEPING THE COURTS RUNNING: THE VIEW FROM THE NORTH

April 1, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content

There are two posts on Kings Chambers’  coronavirus and the law blog today which deal with practices put in place to keep the Courts running. Costs and Applications in Manchester: Guidance from the DCJ sets out the note sent out…

THE HIGH COURT CONTINGENCY PLAN: HEARINGS DURING CORONAVIRUS

April 1, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content

The previous post referred to the High Court contingency plan.  This is available here.  “Guidance for the Business and Property Courts in Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle” is available from Kings Chambers Blog here. High Court Business Contingency Plan for…

THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE FEES OFFICE CLOSED: EMAIL ADDRESSES TO CONTACT

April 1, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Coronavirus, Court fees, Members Content

A HCMTS notice states that the RCJ Fees Office is closed.  It gives appropriate email addresses. The Royal Courts of Justice Fees Office will close to the public until further notice (1 April 2020). Court users are advised to contact…

HMCTS GUIDANCE: THE COURT OF APPEAL, HIGH COURT AND SENIOR COURT COSTS OFFICE

April 1, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content

HMCTS has seen out the following guidance in relation to the Court of Appeal, High Court and Senior Court Costs Office. The High Court and Court of Appeal will be covering the following work today (1 April 2020). Court of…

CIVIL COURT LISTING PRIORITIES: HMCTS NOTICE TODAY

April 1, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content

HMCTS has sent out a list of Civil court listing priorities today. Civil court listing priorities: 1 April 2020 Priority 1 – work that must be done • Committals • Freezing Orders • Injunctions (and return days for ex parte…

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