Judicial line

The ‘but for’ test is a simple and elegant guide to assessing liability in tort, but complications can and do arise

This week: unlock the interlock—fast; who posts the claim form; costs only interim cash; divorce costs assessments

This week: attachment disobeyed; possession costs; questioning the expert; non-mol undertakings.

This week: absence of non-mol statement; small claim expenses; counsels’ duty on drafting order; costs budgeting

Judicial Q&A: challenge route; goods without cash; too much court; mortgage release doubts; who decides on committal?