REVIEW OF THE YEAR 9: CASES ON SANCTIONS (AND RELIEF FROM…)(POSSIBLY A POOR CHOICE OF SUBJECT JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS…)

There have been times in the past when it has felt that the issue of sanctions for non-compliance was the only issue in civil procedure.   The number of (reported) cases has reduced, possibly because the relevant principles are now clear. However some parties are still falling foul of the rules some...