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DEFENDANT'S CONDUCT LEADS TO NO ORDER FOR COSTS ON CLAIMANT'S DISCONTINUANCE:  A DEED NOT SENT IN TIME

DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT LEADS TO NO ORDER FOR COSTS ON CLAIMANT’S DISCONTINUANCE: A DEED NOT SENT IN TIME

October 14, 2020 · by gexall · in Conduct, Costs, Members Content

In  Hewson v Wells & Ors [2020] EWHC 2722 (Ch) Master Clark varied the usual rule and made no order for costs following the claimant’s discontinuance.   “In my judgment, the change in circumstances was brought about by unreasonable behaviour…

THE DANGERS OF LAWYERS WORKING WHILST TRAVELLING: TOP TEN TIPS  (& A  BONUS) TO KEEP YOU ON THE RAILS

THE DANGERS OF LAWYERS WORKING WHILST TRAVELLING: TOP TEN TIPS (& A BONUS) TO KEEP YOU ON THE RAILS

October 14, 2020 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Bundles, Conduct, Members Content

Todays top 10 tips follows on from yesterday.  In the previous post PJ Kirby recorded how he was able to draft a letter that included: “We acknowledge receipt of your letter which was expected as Mr X was discussing the…

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