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In a claim in tort, is the defendant not entitled to put the claimant to proof without pleading a positive case for the defence without judgment being entered against him on allocation?

A jointly instructed sole expert’s fees are to be paid equally by each of the parties under a court order.

Mortgagees are increasingly reluctant to disclose the balance outstanding to them when...

Is there any limit on the expenses which can be awarded against an unsuccessful party?

How should the thrown away costs of the other side be dealt with?

When non-compliance is alleged, can the undertaking be enforced by committal?

To what extent can industrial action be taken into account when it has been responsible for a failure to comply with a case management time limit?

Is it objectionable for the schedule of a Tomlin order to stray beyond the confines of the proceedings?

What is the deadline for putting a claim form in the post (or DX etc)?

CPR 36.11 provides that if a Pt 36 offer is accepted, the claim will be stayed...

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Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams

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Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias

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