“THIS PRELIMINARY ISSUE TRIAL IS NOT A REHEARSAL”: THE DIFFICULTIES A CLAIMANT HAS IN A CLAIM UNDER THE THIRD PARTY (RIGHTS AGAINST INSURERS) ACT 2010

Here we look at a case where the claimant suggested that a preliminary issue trial be adjourned.  The court was firm in its rejection of that suggestion.  The judge stated that the trial "is not a rehearsal" and that if the claimant suspected there were other relevant documents then these issues sho...