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A KNOTTY PROBLEM: CAN THE COURT STAY PROCEEDINGS AND ORDER THE PARTIES TO ENGAGE IN ADR? YES IT CAN … BUT…

November 29, 2023 · by gexall · in Appeals, Conduct, Members Content

In Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 the Court of Appeal considered the question of whether the courts can stay an action to, effectively, compel the parties to engage in ADR.  It was held that…

GRIFFITHS -v- TUI: SUPREME COURT FINDS FOR THE CLAIMANT: THE TRIAL WAS UNFAIR: POINTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT TO THE EXPERT

GRIFFITHS -v- TUI: SUPREME COURT FINDS FOR THE CLAIMANT: THE TRIAL WAS UNFAIR: POINTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT TO THE EXPERT

November 29, 2023 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil evidence, Expert evidence, Experts, Members Content

In a judgment today TUI UK Ltd  v Griffiths [2023] UKSC 48 the Supreme Court overturned the decision of the majority of the Court of Appeal.  It is an important decision on procedural fairness. In particular the duty of a…

PART 36 DOES NOT APPLY TO SOLICITORS ACT ASSESSMENTS: HIGH COURT DECISION (YESTERDAY)

November 29, 2023 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Costs, Members Content, Part 36

In Zuhri v Vardags Ltd [2023] EWHC 3050 (SCCO) Costs Judge Leonard held that the provisions of CPR Part 36 do not apply to a Solicitors Act assessment of costs.  However it may be relevant to Part 7 proceedings issued,…

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