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ALDRED -V- CHAM: PERMISSION TO APPEAL REFUSED BY THE SUPREME COURT

ALDRED -V- CHAM: PERMISSION TO APPEAL REFUSED BY THE SUPREME COURT

May 20, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Costs, Fixed Costs

In November last year I reported on the case of  Aldred -v- Cham [2019] EWCA Civ 1780, in relation to the recoverability of counsel’s fees in child approval cases. I am grateful to Matthew Hoe from Taylor Rose who informs me…

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR'S CLUB 24: ROBERT MALES: THE MANAGING PARTNER'S TALE

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR’S CLUB 24: ROBERT MALES: THE MANAGING PARTNER’S TALE

May 20, 2020 · by gexall · in Coronavirus, Well being

The latest member of our club is Robert Males. As you may be able to guess from the photo Robert is managing partner of Underwoods Solicitors of Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire and Cape Town, South Africa.   Where are you working…

CLAIM STRUCK OUT FOR INADEQUATE PLEADING: ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU HIT THE BOTTLE

CLAIM STRUCK OUT FOR INADEQUATE PLEADING: ENOUGH TO MAKE YOU HIT THE BOTTLE

May 20, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Statements of Case, Striking out

I don’t normally write about the cases relating to defamation and pleading, this is a very niche area and there is usually little of general interest. However the judgment of Mr Justice Nicol in  BrewDog Plc & Anor v Frank…

GENERAL GUIDANCE ON PDF BUNDLES FOR HEARINGS IN COURTS: GUIDANCE ISSUED TODAY

GENERAL GUIDANCE ON PDF BUNDLES FOR HEARINGS IN COURTS: GUIDANCE ISSUED TODAY

May 20, 2020 · by gexall · in Bundles, Case Management, Coronavirus

Mr Justice Mann has issued the following guidance on PDF bundles today. It provides practical guidance as to the matters that should be included in bundles, including the need for optical recognition, the need for the documents to be in…

COVID REPEATS 27: AVOIDING A SERIOUS TRAP: WHEN (AND WHEN NOT TO) SERVE THE CLAIM FORM ON A SOLICITOR: (YOU REALLY HAVE TO KNOW THIS)

COVID REPEATS 27: AVOIDING A SERIOUS TRAP: WHEN (AND WHEN NOT TO) SERVE THE CLAIM FORM ON A SOLICITOR: (YOU REALLY HAVE TO KNOW THIS)

May 20, 2020 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Service of the claim form

The post yesterday on service of the claim form has caused a slight change of plan for this series.  Today we are going to look again at the rules relating to service of the claim form on a solicitor.  We have…

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