WHAT CAN YOU DO IF THE PROPOSED DEFENDANT IS DEAD AND THERE IS NO GRANT OF PROBATE OR ADMINISTRATION?
A recent post looked at the problems of issuing proceedings before letters of administration are taken out. Here we consider the problems when a proposed defendant has died and there are no executors or administrators. THE PROBLEM Probate is not…
THE IMPORTANCE OF DRAFTING WITNESS STATEMENTS THAT COMPLY WITH THE RULES
The Civil Procedure Rules set out rigorous requirements for the structure and layout of witness statements. The editors of the White Book note (at 32.4.5 of the latest supplement that) “Unfortunately, rules, practice directions and guidance as to the contents…
