Richardson v Watson [2006] EWCA Civ 1662, [2006] All ER (D) 76 (Dec):
A claimant who has brought a personal injury action against an uninsured driver, but who has failed to give the necessary timely notice to the Motor Insurers’ Bureau for it to meet any liability that is established, may properly discontinue the action and commence a second action so that such notice can be given.