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PREPARING BUNDLES: A GUIDE FOR LITIGANTS IN PERSON (FAMILY GUIDANCE - BUT MUCH FOR OTHERS TO LEARN...)

PREPARING BUNDLES: A GUIDE FOR LITIGANTS IN PERSON (FAMILY GUIDANCE – BUT MUCH FOR OTHERS TO LEARN…)

March 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Bundles, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Useful links

We all know that the preparation of bundles can be a tricky job, even for legal professionals. The rules in relation to Bundles in family proceedings changed today. The Office of the President of the Family Division has published guidance…

THE SECRETARY OF STATE REQUIRED RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS: "AN APPALLING MANIFESTATION OF A LAX CULTURE OF NON-COMPLIANCE"

THE SECRETARY OF STATE REQUIRED RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS: “AN APPALLING MANIFESTATION OF A LAX CULTURE OF NON-COMPLIANCE”

March 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

For (at least) the third time in recent weeks we are considering defaults or mistakes made on behalf of a Secretary of State. The delays and mistakes here were manifold. The Secretary of State was fortunate in obtaining an extension…

ACTION STRUCK OUT BECAUSE OF APPLICANT'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A PEREMPTORY ORDER: (THIS MAY WAKE YOU UP ON A MONDAY MORNING...)

ACTION STRUCK OUT BECAUSE OF APPLICANT’S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A PEREMPTORY ORDER: (THIS MAY WAKE YOU UP ON A MONDAY MORNING…)

March 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Disclosure, Members Content, Peremptory orders, Witness statements

Here we have a case, brought be a professional liquidator, which was struck out because of a failure to comply with a peremptory order as to disclosure.   It serves as an object lesson in the need to educate a client…

BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF ANY WITNESS STATEMENT OR AFFIDAVIT

BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: THE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF ANY WITNESS STATEMENT OR AFFIDAVIT

March 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Witness statements

Here we are looking at one of the basic rules for witness statements. Curiously it is ignored in about 40 – 50% of the statements I see in practice.  Often the oversight is ignored.  Some judges take a hard line….

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