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THE "SLIP RULE" CONSIDERED IN DETAIL: ALSO THE COURT'S INHERENT POWERS TO VARY ITS ORDERS (APPLICANT UNSUCCESSFUL ON BOTH COUNTS...)

THE “SLIP RULE” CONSIDERED IN DETAIL: ALSO THE COURT’S INHERENT POWERS TO VARY ITS ORDERS (APPLICANT UNSUCCESSFUL ON BOTH COUNTS…)

October 31, 2023 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Uncategorized

The “slip rule” in civil procedure is often mentioned, but rarely considered at length. There is a detailed consideration of the rule and relevant authorities in the judgment of Mr Justice Henshaw in Deutsche Bank AG v Sebastian Holdings Inc…

MISTAKES IN THE TERMS OF AN ORDER, DENTON AND THE SLIP RULE: AN UNFORTUNATE ERROR LEADS TO A LOT OF LITIGATION

MISTAKES IN THE TERMS OF AN ORDER, DENTON AND THE SLIP RULE: AN UNFORTUNATE ERROR LEADS TO A LOT OF LITIGATION

December 16, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Extensions of time, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

In IC v RC [2020] EWHC 2997 (Fam) Mrs Justice Knowles had to consider the Denton criteria and the slip rule.  It also serves as an important warning to anyone undertaking the task of drafting a court order.   “I…

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