THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 84 : DEFENCE STRUCK OUT “THE SMALL PARTS OF THE PLEADINGS THAT DO ADDRESS THE CLAIMANT’S CARE ARE LIKE TINY ISLANDS LOST IN A VAST OCEAN OF IRRELEVANCE”

This is a case where the judge had no hesitation in striking out both a defence and counterclaim.  The counterclaim had no prospect of success, the defence breached every rule and principle relating to statements of case. The judge, helpfully, provides a succinct guide as to what the defence should ...