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Consultation on the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme

18/10/2019

I don't "relief" it!

11/10/2019

Can relief from sanctions be granted for a late Reply after the hearing of an application for Summary Judgment has taken place? Yes, says the High Court.

Costs in flight delay claims, the sky’s no longer the limit.

27/09/2019

Advocacy Manager Chris McGeever reviews costs in flight delay claims.

“In chambers” – what does this mean following the changes to CPR 39?

18/09/2019

Len Crowder, Director, reviews the meaning of “in chambers” following the recent changes to CPR Part 39 in April earlier this year.

Failure to attend trial does not mean failure to attend on time

13/09/2019

The High Court has drawn a distinction between non-attendance at trial and late attendance at trial.

Consultation on the Abolition of Section 21 and Assured Shorthold Tenancies

06/09/2019

News about the Consultation on the Abolition of Section 21 and Assured Shorthold Tenancies

If you can’t comply on time, then apply on time

30/08/2019

When considering in-time applications for time extensions, is there a distinction between Unless Orders and ‘routine’ Court Orders? No, is the recent answer from the High Court.

Stop comparing sizes

23/08/2019

When arguing for costs to be summarily assessed downwards, is it a valid approach to compare the total of your costs bill with your opponents’ total?

Mortgage Possession Claims Increasing

09/08/2019

After several years of stability the number of mortgage possessions claims is rising, according to newly released statistics from the Ministry of Justice.