Litigation Notes

High Court declines to vary embargo on draft judgment to allow it to be shared with a third party

Court of Appeal confirms second claim an abuse of process after first claim struck out for non-payment of security for costs

In a recent judgment, the Court of Appeal upheld a decision to strike out a claim as an abuse of the court's process, where the claim repeated an earlier …

Court of Appeal upholds freezing order preventing party from making payments in the ordinary course of business

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the removal of a so-called Angel Bell exception to a post-judgment freezing order, with the effect …

Supreme Court clarifies test for setting aside judgment for fraud

Inadequate explanation, no relief: A reminder of the potential tough consequences of failing to comply with a court order

The High Court has refused an application for relief from sanctions in relation to a failure to comply with an unless order for the payment of costs …

Conflicting first instance decisions on whether default judgment can be granted where acknowledgement of service filed late

In a recent judgment, the High Court rejected an application for default judgment on the basis that the defendant's acknowledgement of service, though …