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YOU CANNOT PUT A CAVEAT WHEN ACCEPTING A PART 36 OFFER: CASE UNREASONABLY LEFT THE PORTAL: THE CLAIMANT "MISUNDERSTOOD THE RULES"

YOU CANNOT PUT A CAVEAT WHEN ACCEPTING A PART 36 OFFER: CASE UNREASONABLY LEFT THE PORTAL: THE CLAIMANT “MISUNDERSTOOD THE RULES”

August 1, 2021 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Members Content

I am grateful to barrister James Miller for sending me a copy of the decision of Deputy Master Friston in Jimenez -v- Esure Services Limited (30th July 2021) a copy of which is available here. Jimenz -v- Esure THE CASE…

THE CIVIL JUSTICE COUNCIL FINAL REPORT ON GUIDELINE HOURLY RATES

THE CIVIL JUSTICE COUNCIL FINAL REPORT ON GUIDELINE HOURLY RATES

August 1, 2021 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Costs, Members Content

The Civil Justice Council has produced its final report on guideline hourly rates.  This follows a consultation process following the interim report in January 2021. THE REPORT The report is available here.   THE RECOMMENDED RATES  … Enjoying this post?…

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