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WITNESS EVIDENCE WEDNESDAY (1): THE ABSENCE OF FIRST-HAND EVIDENCE LEADS TO THE CLAIMANT'S APPLICATION FOR AN INJUNCTION BEING REFUSED

WITNESS EVIDENCE WEDNESDAY (1): THE ABSENCE OF FIRST-HAND EVIDENCE LEADS TO THE CLAIMANT’S APPLICATION FOR AN INJUNCTION BEING REFUSED

October 14, 2026 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Injunctions, Members Content, Witness statements

There have been numerous cases over the years which highlight the dangers of first hand evidence not being made available to the court.  It is often the case that statements are provided by those who have no first hand knowledge…

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