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13 March 2008
Issue: 7312 / Categories: Case law , Public , Law digest , Constitutional law
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CIVIL LITIGATION

Cinpres Gas Injection Ltd v Melea Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 9, [2008] All ER (D) 165 (Jan)

A judgment cannot be set aside unless it was obtained by the fraud of a party or fraud procured by a party. Perjury by a “mere witness” is not enough. However, where the witness is a “comrade in arms” to a party, and his fraud by way of perjury is adopted by the party, that perjury should be regarded as being that of the party for the purpose of setting the judgment aside.

Issue: 7312 / Categories: Case law , Public , Law digest , Constitutional law
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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