It is now just over 8 years since the Denton decision. Cases in relation to relief from sanction are still being reported regularly. This is a good time to re-visit the advice given shortly after the case as to increasing the prospects of an application succeeding.
Here we look at some practical ma...
I am always grateful that I am a family lawer and rarely have to deal with CPR. As a Judge I regularly deal with applications for relief. I always recommend absolute candour in the supporting statement and speed.
However, this often requires an admission of failure by a solicitor. Often they will be reluctant to do this without the agreement of their insurer which can impact on the abilithy to be totally candid and to move quicklly.