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Today is Brexit Day – the day the UK exits the European Union. A historic day no doubt. What does this mean though for people who are looking to claim for delayed or cancelled flights (EU 261/2004), ferries and cruises (EU 1177/2010)? What about those who use the...
I’ve been around a bit now and have found that many of the costs firms and costs draftsmen I’ve come across simply just draft, negotiate and advise on costs – normally at the end of the case but occasionally (these days) on budgets too. For my clients though, this...
I was recently instructed to provide advice on the costs procedure which followed a ‘settlement’ for a child in a personal injury claim. This was a case that had proceeded via the Low Value Portal. The insurer upon settlement at Stage 2 sent the Claimant’s...
I was instructed to act for a Claimant in an application to set aside judgment in a counterclaim. The application notice was fully filled in apart from box 6, the question which asks, “How long do you think the hearing will last?” The notice of hearing made no mention...
Manchester County Court have a scheme whereby, settlement of infant personal injury claims can be approved by the Court even if the Claimant and Litigation Friend do not turn up to the hearing. The Court at Manchester issue orders with conditions for non-attendance:...
Rule 40.12 states that: “The court may at any time correct an accidental slip or omission in a judgment or order.” On the 18th December 2018, a possession claim was heard on the grounds of rent arrears (approximately 4 months arrears at the date of the...
I was recently instructed to attend a repossession hearing in Wrexham following the service of a Section 8 notice. The Landlord (who was based in Wales) had instructed a letting agent, based in England. He also had the benefit of Rent Guarantee Insurance with...
Costs Budgets apply to all Part 7 Multi-Track cases except: (r.3.12.1) a) where the claim is commenced on or after 22nd April 2014 and the amount of money claimed as stated on the claim form is £10 million or more; or (b) where the claim is commenced on or...
How to claim compensation if your flight is cancelled or delayed this summer With the summer now in full swing, millions of us Brits are expected to head off on holiday and enjoy a week of sun, sand and relaxation. Combined, we took more than 72 million overseas trips...
Whether you're buying a new car or selling your goods online, the chances are that you will have entered into a contract with the other party involved. Having the contract in writing is always a sensible idea, as it protects both buyers and sellers and ensures that,...
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