APRIL 5th IS AN IMPORTANT DATE: WHAT IS MEANT BY “ISSUED” IN THE CONTEXT OF CHANGES TO QOCS?

The new rules relating to the ability to set off defendant's costs liabilities against a claimant's costs and damages have, I am told, led to a rush to issue proceedings and a backlog in some courts.  These rules come into force for proceedings issued "on or after" the 6th April 2023.  This has led ...