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Supreme Court considers that there is no requirement of direct damage in England for permission to serve tort claim outside the jurisdiction at common law
The Supreme Court has found, by a majority and in obiter comments, that direct damage in the jurisdiction is not required to come within the tort …
Article published - Litigation funding: does the cap fit?
It is well established that, where a third party funds litigation in return for a share of the proceeds, the funder is potentially liable for adverse …
High Court clarifies approach to revising costs budgets where there are significant developments in the litigation
In a recent decision in the HBOS acquisition litigation, the High Court has clarified the proper approach in considering a party's application to approve …
Second action allowed to proceed where earlier action struck out for breach of unless order
In a recent decision, the High Court has considered the proper approach to be taken in a second action where a previous action bringing the same claim …
Causation in valuers' negligence cases: Reliance on earlier valuations
The Supreme Court has held that where a lender advanced money on the basis of an initial valuation, then refinanced the facility (effectively …
High Court grants non-party broad access to documents relied on at trial despite case having settled before judgment
In a recent decision, a High Court Master has taken a broad view of the documents that should be made available to a non-party where a case settled after …
A litigator's yearbook: 2017 (England and Wales)
As we see another year out, it's a good time to look back at what 2017 has had in store. In this post we summarise some of the key developments from …
High Court decision may make it more difficult to bring claims against foreign parties under section 423 Insolvency Act (transactions defrauding creditors)
The High Court has held that a claim by a creditor under section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 does not fall within the jurisdictional gateway …
Court of Appeal upholds order for payment of US$70 million under cross-undertaking in damages
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the court's approach to issues of causation where a defendant applies to enforce a cross-undertaking in damages: SCF …
Court of Appeal clarifies extent to which ATE insurance policy is relevant when considering security for costs
A recent Court of Appeal decision confirms that the court can take account of a claimant's after-the-event (ATE) insurance policy when considering …
Parties should not "abuse" the court's tougher approach to relief from sanctions
The High Court has penalised a claimant in costs for requiring the defendant to apply for relief from sanctions, where the defendant had relied on a …
A further reminder of the need for strict compliance in notifying warranty claims
In a recent decision, the High Court found that claims for breach of warranty had not been validly notified to one of seven defendants in accordance with …
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