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TRYING TO LODGE ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS SIX WEEKS AFTER THE HEARING: SUPREME COURT SAYS NO

TRYING TO LODGE ADDITIONAL SUBMISSIONS SIX WEEKS AFTER THE HEARING: SUPREME COURT SAYS NO

October 23, 2024 · by gexall · in Appeals, Case Management, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Written advocacy

There is a short footnote to the judgment of the Supreme Court in  Tindall and another (Appellants) v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police (Respondent) [2024] UKSC 33. It contains a warning to all of those advocates (that is probably…

The Supreme Court decision in Oakwood -v- Menzies: Deducting costs from damages:The practical implications for solicitors and clients: Webinar 13th November 2024

The Supreme Court decision in Oakwood -v- Menzies: Deducting costs from damages:The practical implications for solicitors and clients: Webinar 13th November 2024

October 23, 2024 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Webinar

In Oakwood Solicitors Ltd (Respondent) v Menzies (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 34 the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal decision that the sending out an account and deducting costs from damages meant a bill had been “paid” for the purpose…

COST BITES 187: SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS COURT OF APPEAL DECISION IN MENZIES -v- OAKWOOD: THE BILL CAN GO FORWARD FOR ASSESSMENT

COST BITES 187: SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS COURT OF APPEAL DECISION IN MENZIES -v- OAKWOOD: THE BILL CAN GO FORWARD FOR ASSESSMENT

October 23, 2024 · by gexall · in Appeals, Assessment of Costs, Costs, Members Content, Personal Injury

In the judgment today in Oakwood Solicitors Ltd (Respondent) v Menzies (Appellant) [2024] UKSC 34 the Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeal decision. The upshot of this is that there will now be an assessment of the solicitor/own client…

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