THE CURRENT IMPORTANCE OF PLEADINGS 103: “THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PLEADING THE CLAIM RESTS ON THE CLAIMANT” (OH, AND MATTERS CANNOT BE ADDED IN A SKELETON ARGUMENT SERVED THE DAY BEFORE TRIAL…)

Here we have a case where the claimant complained about the judge finding for the defendant on unpleaded matters.  It was held on appeal that the claimant had not particularised the case fully and properly.  The difficulty was added to by an allegation being mentioned for the first time in a skeleto...