Q & A

Procedure & practice
What is the deadline for putting a claim form in the post (or DX etc)?
28 May 2009

Claim form postal service delivery
What does it take to displace the service deeming provisions of the CPR...
13 Sep 2008

Look, no counsel
How should the thrown away costs of the other side be dealt with?
1 Jan 2010

Putting to proof
In a claim in tort, is the defendant not entitled to put the claimant to proof without pleading a positive case for the defence without judgment being entered against him…
4 Jun 2010

Matrimonial costs
Can an order for costs made on pronouncement of decree nisi be enforced before decree absolute?
23 Sep 2011

Child settlement order
Why does the practice form for approval of a child settlement (N292) provide for a stay of proceedings...
20 May 2011

Co-respondents’ bank statements
I assume that the inspection procedure against third parties under FPR rule 21.2 will allow inspection by the judge at court...
20 May 2011

Open or Closed
Can you please tell me whether district judges exercising insolvency jurisdiction...
16 Jan 2009

Escape from mortgage covenants
When non-compliance is alleged, can the undertaking be enforced by committal?
1 Jan 2010

The all-singing / all-dancing Tomlin order
Is it objectionable for the schedule of a Tomlin order to stray beyond the confines of the proceedings?
1 Jan 2010

Claim increase
If permission is granted to raise the quantum of a claim after issue...
7 Oct 2010

Adultery v Unreasonable Behaviour
Is it unobjectionable for a petitioner whose only ground of complaint against...
7 Oct 2010