THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 26: VERY LATE APPLICATION TO AMEND REFUSED: APPLICANTS, TO SOME EXTENT, HOIST ON THEIR OWN PETARD OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE TRIAL DATE BEING AT RISK…

Here we look at a case where the court refused thee applicants' application for permission to amend its particulars of claim.  There are many points of interest to litigators.  The application was made too late and, in any event, did not particularise the case adequately.  There was no (adequate) ex...