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THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 90: THE COURT OF APPEAL WAS WRONG TO HOLD ONE DEFENDANT TO HIS PLEADED CASE WHILST EXONERATING A CO-DEFENDANT: THIS LED TO A FINDING THAT WAS AN "ABSURDITY"

THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 90: THE COURT OF APPEAL WAS WRONG TO HOLD ONE DEFENDANT TO HIS PLEADED CASE WHILST EXONERATING A CO-DEFENDANT: THIS LED TO A FINDING THAT WAS AN “ABSURDITY”

September 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Statements of Case, Witness statements

In this case the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council considered whether the Court of Appeal in Trinidad and Tobago was correct to hold one defendant in a clinical negligence case to their pleaded case whilst, effectively, exculpating a co-defendant. …

COST BITES 445: USEFUL CHECKLISTS (2): A CHECKLIST ON COSTS IN HOUSING DISREPAIR CASES (FOR DEFENDANTS) TOGETHER WITH SOME USEFUL LINKS

COST BITES 445: USEFUL CHECKLISTS (2): A CHECKLIST ON COSTS IN HOUSING DISREPAIR CASES (FOR DEFENDANTS) TOGETHER WITH SOME USEFUL LINKS

September 2, 2026 · by gexall · in Applications, Assessment of Costs, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Part 36

Yesterday we looked at a checklist on costs for claimants in housing disrepair cases.  In the interest of balance I said the next in the series would be aimed at defendants. Here is the checklist as promised. It encourages litigators…

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