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SUING THE WRONG DEFENDANT? SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS?

SUING THE WRONG DEFENDANT? SHOULD HAVE GONE TO SPECSAVERS?

November 13, 2017 · by gexall · in Amendment, Civil Procedure, Parties to actions

It is always embarrassing to find out you are suing the wrong defendant and have to apply for substitution (although we have looked at cases in which the wrong claimant has issued proceedings).  This issue was considered by Mr Justice…

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