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ANOTHER WITNESS STATEMENT THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RULES: THE CLAIMANT'S STATEMENT WAS "PARTICULARLY UNHELPFUL" AND LARGE IGNORED

ANOTHER WITNESS STATEMENT THAT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE RULES: THE CLAIMANT’S STATEMENT WAS “PARTICULARLY UNHELPFUL” AND LARGE IGNORED

October 18, 2024 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Witness statements

In Burns v Bridge & Anor [2024] EWHC 2620 (Ch) HHK Cawson KC, sitting as a High Court Judge, observed that the claimant’s witness statement did not comply with PD 57AC.  The witness statement was, to all and intents and…

INTEREST RATE REDUCTION ON THE COURTS FUND OFFICE SPECIAL AND BASIC ACCOUNTS: IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE PRACTITIONERS

INTEREST RATE REDUCTION ON THE COURTS FUND OFFICE SPECIAL AND BASIC ACCOUNTS: IMPORTANT NEWS FOR PERSONAL INJURY AND CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE PRACTITIONERS

October 18, 2024 · by gexall · in Clinical Negligence, Damages, Members Content, Personal Injury

The Courts Funds Office has reduced the rates of interest payable from the 19th September 2024.   In the announcement that can be found here the rates on the special account and basic account are decreased.   Special Account – decreased…

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