Civil Litigation Brief
Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Membership Plans
  • Webinars
  • Login
Updates and Commentary on Civil Procedure, by Gordon Exall, Barrister, Kings Chambers
Browse: Home » PD57AC
COMMERCIAL LITIGATORS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP 2: NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PD57AC: "HE KNOWS NOT OF WHAT HE SPEAKS"

COMMERCIAL LITIGATORS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP 2: NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PD57AC: “HE KNOWS NOT OF WHAT HE SPEAKS”

April 23, 2026 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Witness statements

Over the next week there will be a short series dealing with errors and omissions relating to witness statements and PD57AC.  What is surprising is how much material there is. These rules are five years old this month, yet we…

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Subscription notifies you of a new post, it does not give you access to members' content.

Join 12.4K other subscribers

Recent Posts

  • COMMERCIAL LITIGATORS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP 2: NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PD57AC: “HE KNOWS NOT OF WHAT HE SPEAKS”
  • SERVICE POINTS 36 : “THIS IS AN AREA OF UNDOUBTED STRICTNESS”: ERRORS IN SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM WERE FATAL TO THE CLAIM
  • COST BITES 377: THE COURT WOULD NOT STAY A PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT PENDING THE DEFENDANT’S APPEAL AND/OR APPLICATION FOR A RIGHT TO SET OFF THEIR OWN COSTS (WHY WHAT IS TAKEN OUT OF DRAFT ORDER CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT IS LEFT IN…)
  • PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 12: WHAT IS A CLAIMANT TO DO ABOUT CRU IF THE DEFENDANT IS NOT INSURED AND NOT RESPONDING?
  • WITNESS EVIDENCE WEDNESDAY: COMMERCIAL LITIGATORS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP AGAIN (GUESS THE REASON…): YOUR STATEMENTS DID COMPLY WITH PD57AC SO WE ARE JUST GOING TO IGNORE THE ERRANT PARTS

Top Posts

  • PERSONAL INJURY POINTS 12: WHAT IS A CLAIMANT TO DO ABOUT CRU IF THE DEFENDANT IS NOT INSURED AND NOT RESPONDING?
  • SERVICE POINTS 36 : "THIS IS AN AREA OF UNDOUBTED STRICTNESS": ERRORS IN SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM WERE FATAL TO THE CLAIM
  • WITNESS EVIDENCE WEDNESDAY: COMMERCIAL LITIGATORS ON THE NAUGHTY STEP AGAIN (GUESS THE REASON...): YOUR STATEMENTS DID COMPLY WITH PD57AC SO WE ARE JUST GOING TO IGNORE THE ERRANT PARTS
  • SERVICE POINTS 35: HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE HIGH COURT UPHOLDS INITIAL FINDING THAT AN ELECTRONICALLY ISSUED AND SUBSQUENTLY AMENDED CLAIM FORM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RE-SEALED PRIOR TO SERVICE
  • COST BITES 377: THE COURT WOULD NOT STAY A PAYMENT ON ACCOUNT PENDING THE DEFENDANT'S APPEAL AND/OR APPLICATION FOR A RIGHT TO SET OFF THEIR OWN COSTS (WHY WHAT IS TAKEN OUT OF DRAFT ORDER CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT IS LEFT IN...)

Archives

Blogroll

  • Fatal Accident Law
  • Legal Futures
  • Personal injury: Liability and Damages

Books

  • Munkman & Exall on Damages for Personal Injuries and Death 15th ed
  • The APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents 4th edition

Useful Links

  • Buntools (for preparing PDF Bundles)
  • Kings Chambers
  • Kings Chambers Costs & Litigation Funding
  • Kings Chambers Serious Injury
  • The Civil Procedure Rules
  • The Law Society Gazette
  • The National Archives Recently Published Judgments
  • The Senior Court Costs Office Guide 2025
  • www.Bailii.org

Copyright

© Gordon Exall, Exall Legal Training, Civil Litigation Brief, 2013-2026. Unauthorised use and or duplication of the material contained on this blog without permission is strictly prohibited.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Membership Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertising Policy
  • Copyright
  • Legal Disclaimer

Copyright © 2026 Civil Litigation Brief

Powered by Big Yellow Workshop

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.