THERE IS NO END TO THE MATERIAL THAT LITIGANTS CAN PUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FIND SOMEONE TO LIE FOR ME... ALL RECORDED ON FACEBOOK

THERE IS NO END TO THE MATERIAL THAT LITIGANTS CAN PUT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FIND SOMEONE TO LIE FOR ME… ALL RECORDED ON FACEBOOK

We are taking a closer look at the judgment on fundamental dishonesty.  I want to hone in on the issue of  the evidence provided by social media, in this case Facebook.  This case is an almost textbook example of a…

WILL AN INSURER PAY FOR THIS? THE THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AGAINST INSURERS ACT 2010, THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, THE MIB AND OTHER ROUTES TO OBTAINING PAYMENT: WEBINAR 16th SEPTEMBER 2025

WILL AN INSURER PAY FOR THIS? THE THIRD PARTY RIGHTS AGAINST INSURERS ACT 2010, THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, THE MIB AND OTHER ROUTES TO OBTAINING PAYMENT: WEBINAR 16th SEPTEMBER 2025

The new series on enforcement on this site shows the major problems a successful litigant can have even after they have obtained a judgment. This webinar looks at the routes by which a claimant can attempt to  investigate or ensure…

COST BITES 256: SHOULD THE COURT MAKE A "SANDERSON" ORDER WHEN A CLAIMANT HAS SUCCEEDED AGAINST ONE DEFENDANT BUT FAILED AGAINST ANOTHER? THE PRINCIPLES CONSIDERED AND APPLIED

COST BITES 256: SHOULD THE COURT MAKE A “SANDERSON” ORDER WHEN A CLAIMANT HAS SUCCEEDED AGAINST ONE DEFENDANT BUT FAILED AGAINST ANOTHER? THE PRINCIPLES CONSIDERED AND APPLIED

Those who take examinations in civil procedure have to studiously consider the difference between a “Bullock” order and a “Sanderson” order.  Both relate to the liability of one defendant to pay the costs of another. The principles are considered in…

GENERAL DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY: THE KEY ISSUES CONSIDERED: WEBINAR 9th JULY 2025

GENERAL DAMAGES FOR PSYCHIATRIC INJURY: THE KEY ISSUES CONSIDERED: WEBINAR 9th JULY 2025

How do awards for pain and suffering for psychiatric injuries differ, if at all, to damages for physical injuries.  What does the court do when there are physical and psychiatric injuries?  What happens if there are multiple injuries?  These are…

DOES THE COURT HAVE POWER TO CASE MANAGE A CASE SUBJECT THE THE LOW VALUE PRE-ACTION PROTOCOL? THE ISSUE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT OF APPEAL

DOES THE COURT HAVE POWER TO CASE MANAGE A CASE SUBJECT THE THE LOW VALUE PRE-ACTION PROTOCOL? THE ISSUE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT OF APPEAL

The Court of Appeal considered, on the face of it, a very simple question in this case as to  the courts powers proceedings issued under Part 8 in a claim within the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value RTA  Claims.  For…

PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 8: "VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT LOOKING TO BE SUED THEY ARE LOOKING TO HELP OTHERS":  SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM ACT CONSIDERED

PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 8: “VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT LOOKING TO BE SUED THEY ARE LOOKING TO HELP OTHERS”: SOCIAL ACTION, RESPONSIBILITY AND HEROISM ACT CONSIDERED

There are several pieces of legislation that now have to be considered when a court is considering liability in the context of  the defendant being involved in voluntary or similar activity.  The Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Act 2015 has…

SHOULD THIS CASE HAVE BEEN STARTED IN THE LOW VALUE PERSONAL INJURY PROTOCOL? DID IT FALL OUTSIDE IT? THESE ISSUES CONSIDERED

SHOULD THIS CASE HAVE BEEN STARTED IN THE LOW VALUE PERSONAL INJURY PROTOCOL? DID IT FALL OUTSIDE IT? THESE ISSUES CONSIDERED

The question of whether a case should have been started using the Low Value Protocol is often a difficult one.  The lawyer for the claimant has to make a decision on this important issue without the benefit of any medical…