Hallam Estates Ltd and another v Baker [2014] EWCA Civ 661, [2014] All ER (D) 163 (May)
Court of Appeal, Civil Division, Lord Justice Jackson, Lord Justice Lewison and Lord Justice Christopher Clarke, 19 May 2014
The Court of Appeal, Civil Division, has given guidance on changes to the CPR in respect of applications to extend time.
Imran Benson (instructed under the Direct Access Scheme) for the claimants. Jonathan Lewis (instructed by Griffin Law Ltd) for the defendant.
The claimants brought proceedings for defamation. Their action was dismissed in 2012, and they were ordered to pay costs, subject to detailed assessment if not agreed. The judge also ordered the claimants to pay £15,000 on account by 1 June 2012. The claimants paid part of that sum in time, but not the full amount until early October 2012. The defendant’s bill of costs totalled £86,500. She had previously indicated that it would be £72,600. The claimants’ points of dispute were to be served by 14 May 2013. The claimants asked for a 21 day of extension of time
