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COST BITES 220: QOCS PROTECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CO-CLAIMANTS WHO DO NOT BRING A CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY: NOR DOES IT APPLY WHEN A CASE IS STRUCK OUT

COST BITES 220: QOCS PROTECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CO-CLAIMANTS WHO DO NOT BRING A CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURY: NOR DOES IT APPLY WHEN A CASE IS STRUCK OUT

March 5, 2025 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Costs, Members Content, Personal Injury, QOCS

In BB & Ors v Khayyat & Ors [2025] EWHC 443 (KB) Mr Justice Soole rejected an argument that claimants who had not brought an action for personal injury could have the benefit of QOCS protection.  The fact that they…

THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 1: FAILURE TO SERVE A REPLY ALLEGING FORGERY LEADS TO JUDGMENT AT TRIAL BEING SET ASIDE

THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 1: FAILURE TO SERVE A REPLY ALLEGING FORGERY LEADS TO JUDGMENT AT TRIAL BEING SET ASIDE

March 5, 2025 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Statements of Case

For some time now I have been meaning to write a series on the numerous issues that arise when cases are not pleaded properly.  There are a catalogue of cases where the parties come to court, normally shortly before (sometimes…

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