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RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS: DECISION OF THE HIGH COURT: THE LETTER OF THE LAW

December 3, 2013 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Relief from sanctions, Uncategorized

The case of Forstator -v- Python (Monty) Pictures Ltd [2013] EWHC 3759 is a case where the Court granted relief from sanctions. It was heard before the Mitchell decision but judgment was given afterwards. The judge did not hear submissions…

MITCHELL: 20 KEY POINTS OF JUDGMENT

November 27, 2013 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Relief from sanctions, Uncategorized

The Court of Appeal gave judgment in Mitchell -v- News Group Newspapers [2013] EWCA Civ 1537 today.  The case has been much covered. The Claimant’s application for relief from sanctions was refused.  The key points of general importance are: 1….

RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS GRANTED SECOND TIME AROUND: QUITE A TWIST TO THIS TALE?

October 15, 2013 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

The case of Thevarajah –v-Riordan has been reported before at http://civillitigationbrief.wordpress.com/2013/08/13/relief-from-sanctions-a-case-where-relief-was-refused/    when the court refused to grant relief from sanctions where the defendant had failed to comply with disclosure obligations.   H… Enjoying this post? Become a Civil Litigation Brief member…

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