Part 36
Now that we are some 9 months into the new costs regime, we are seeing a number of issues arising from the implementation of the rules. Find out more
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Now that we are some 9 months into the new costs regime, we are seeing a number of issues arising from the implementation of the rules.
There has been a recent update to the clinical negligence model Directions which would mean a change to the standard directions that would allow parties to agree an extension of time for a period of up to 28 days, without the need to obtain court approval
Neil Sexton looks at some of the recent decisions in relation to relief from sanctions that have occurred over the last couple of months, including a warning from the High Court that the Mitchell ruling should not be used as a 'tactical' weapon.
We recently dealt with a Telephone Hearing, whereby we had applied to the Court so that we could ensure that our Replies to the Defendant's Points of Dispute could still be relied upon, despite late service.