RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS: AS STRONGLY WORDED A REFUSAL AS I HAVE SEEN: THE CONCEPT “DOES NOT EMBODY A PRINCIPLE OF “BREACH NOW REPENT LATER”

Here we look at a strongly worded judgment where relief from sanctions was refused.  A party had exceeded the page limit set by court directions and also served the statement late.  The judge dismissed the arguments that the other side had adequate time to respond. The applicant did not fare well......