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WHEN AT COURT MAKE SURE YOU CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND: PROMPTNESS, SETTING ASIDE AND CPR 39.3(5)

WHEN AT COURT MAKE SURE YOU CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND: PROMPTNESS, SETTING ASIDE AND CPR 39.3(5)

October 22, 2021 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Setting aside judgment

In Altaf & Ors v Close Brothers Ltd [2021] EWHC 2823 (QB) Mr Justice Fordham considered an application made by a defendant who left the court before the trial started.  It highlights the importance of every litigant, once they arrive…

CIVIL EVIDENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA: WEBINAR 28th OCTOBER 2021: GET LINKED IN TO RECENT DEVELOPMENTS...

CIVIL EVIDENCE AND SOCIAL MEDIA: WEBINAR 28th OCTOBER 2021: GET LINKED IN TO RECENT DEVELOPMENTS…

October 22, 2021 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Members Content, Webinar

On the 28th October 2021 I am giving a webinar on Civil Evidence and Social Media.  I will be looking at some recent cases where social media has played a part in the outcome of cases. Booking details are available…

DEFENDANTS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH PEREMPTORY ORDER: RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS REFUSED

DEFENDANTS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH PEREMPTORY ORDER: RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS REFUSED

October 22, 2021 · by gexall · in Applications, Extensions of time, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

In Parkes v Hall & Ors [2021] EWHC 2824 (QB) Sir Andrew Nicol refused the defendants’ application for relief from sanctions following failure to comply with a peremptory order.   THE CASE The defendants were ordered to file further particulars…

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