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I WANT AN ADJOURNMENT BECAUSE I’M ILL: AN APPLICATION …

WebThe issue of adjournments because of ill-health is one of the most common search terms that leads to this blog. (I am not certain whether to be surprised at this or …

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ADJOURNMENTS ON THE GROUNDS OF ILL HEALTH: A DETAILED …

WebIn Decker -v- Hopcraft [2015] EWHC 1170(QB)Mr Justice Warby set out the principles to be considered when a litigant seeks an adjournment of a hearing on the …

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APPLYING FOR AN ADJOURNMENT OF A TRIAL ON THE …

WebIt is surprising how often searches that lead to this blog are questions about seeking adjournments on the grounds of ill health. This appears to be common issue. A …

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JUDGE WAS WRONG NOT TO GRANT ADJOURNMENT ON THE …

WebIn Solanki v Intercity Telecom Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 101 today the Court of Appeal overturned a decision discussed on this blog in 2015.. The Court found that a …

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ACCEPTING AN OFFER DURING A HEARING: CONTRACTUAL …

WebOffers of settlement can, and often are, made outside the ambit of Part 36. In MEF v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust [2020] EWHC 1300 (QB) Mr Justice Morris …

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ADJOURNMENT OF TRIAL ON THE GROUNDS OF ILL-HEALTH: …

Web“Applying for an adjournment on the grounds of ill health” is a common (indeed one of the most common) search terms that leads people to this blog. It is …

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WHEN DOES A LITIGANT HAVE CAPACITY

WebThere is an interesting discussion of capacity to litigate in the judgment of Mr Justice Mostyn in Richardson-Ruhan v Ruhan & Ors [2021] EWFC 6. It is also worth …

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DRAWING ADVERSE INFERENCES WHEN WITNESSES ARE ABSENT: …

WebI am grateful to barrister Luka Krsljanin for sending me a copy of hte Court of Appeal decision today in Manzi -v- King’s College NHS Foundation Trust [2018] EWCA …

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WHEN SHOULD A JUDGE DRAW ADVERSE INFERENCES DUE TO …

WebThe judgment of the Court of Appeal today in Mackenzie v Alcoa Manufacturing (Gb) Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 2110 makes some important points in relation …

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ARGUING YOUR CASE THROUGH THE WITNESS STATEMENTS: …

WebFirstly a witness statement is a vehicle for facts not legal argument. The citation of lengthy passages of law tends to obscure the facts that are helpful to a party’s case. …

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CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 78: NO DUTY ON AN INJURED …

Webrecent posts. joining a solicitor into an application, with a threat of costs – led to the applicants paying £45,000 in costs; part 36 the past 12 months: how hugh grant …

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COSTS: THE FACT YOU CAN'T PAY MAKES NO DIFFERENCE: AN …

WebIn Bridge -v- Daley [2015] EWHC 2121 (Ch) Judge Hodge QC (sitting as a judge of the High Court) considered submissions made in relation to a losing party …

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ADVERSE INFERENCES DRAWN WHEN SOLICITOR DID NOT GIVE …

WebIn The Lord Chancellor v Blavo & Co Solictors Ltd & Anor [2018] EWHC 3556 (QB) Mr Justice Pepperall found it was appropriate to draw adverse inferences when key …

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MORE ON THE NEW RULES EXTENDING TIME: HOW DOES THE …

Webrecent posts. joining a solicitor into an application, with a threat of costs – led to the applicants paying £45,000 in costs; part 36 the past 12 months: how hugh grant …

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CLAIMANT’S LATE ACCEPTANCE OF PART 36 OFFER: …

WebThe judgment of Mrs Justice Lambert in Campbell -v- Ministry of Defence [2019] EWHC 2121 (QB) emphasises the difficulties for a claimant who has accepted a …

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COST BITES 97: CLAIMANT NOT ALLOWED 62.3 HOURS TO DRAFT …

WebIn HD v Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust [2023] EWHC 2118 (SCCO) Costs Judge James considered the question of how much time should have been spent …

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ENGLAND & WALES

WebIt is today seven years since the ERRA ended breach of statutory duty as a distinct cause of action in relation to accidents at work. This is an opportune time to …

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FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY: “SUBSTANTIAL INJUSTICE” …

WebIn the judgment given today in Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 806 (KB) Mr Justice Ritchie dismissed the claimant’s claim as …

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SUMMARY JUDGMENT GRANTED TO DEFENDANT: DAMAGES …

WebIn Rolfe & Ors v Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP [2021] EWHC 2809 (QB) Master MCCloud granted the defendant summary judgment in an action for breach of …

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