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The Facts – Whiting vs Carilliomamey (Housing Prime) Ltd – Part 36 and Indemnity Costs
You all should now have seen the recent case above and the issue of indemnity costs. I've read various blogs and articles on the matter since the result came in but of course not all of the full facts have been relayed. Here is the full chronology: 6 Sep 12 - Date of...
Consumers – who are you using for your legal services?
Many of my clients are Litigants in Person whether a member of the public or a small business. It is my personal view that when looking for someone to provide them with a legal service LiPs are looking for quality, accessibility and affordability. I can provide all...
Landlords and Consumers – watch out for those ‘specialist’ firms
I was recently instructed via an advocate agency to represent a Landlord Claimant in the County Court at West Cumbria to obtain possession of a property following an expired Section 8 Notice and under Grounds 8, 10 and 11. I received the papers and immediately,...
What can I do for you in 2016?
As we come to the end of 2015, I ask what can I do for you in 2016? Well here’s a list of what I’ve done in 2015 so far: Services for Personal or Business Clients Arranged service of a Divorce Petition and completion of the relevant affidavit / witness evidence...
Using Cheap Labour and an Inefficient Case Management System can Cost you Money
I was recently instructed to attend an Infant Approval Hearing in relation to 2 Infant Claimants (H & C). The papers arrived the day before the hearing was due to take place and I set out in perusing the same and preparing for the hearing. The papers comprised of...
2 Most Frequently Asked Questions of the Year!
Over the last year (and perhaps even longer) there have been 2 questions that I have been asked over and over again: When is the ball out (of a ruck), Sir? And How much will I get for ........? If you are a PI lawyer and you have asked the 2nd question to a costs...
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