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16 August 2007
Issue: 7286 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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CIVIL LITIGATION

Amjad and ors v Steadman-Byrne [2007] EWCA Civ 625, [2007] All ER (D) 348 (Jun)

The time to draw the attention of a tribunal to a clear manifestation of bias on its part is ordinarily when it occurs.

It is only in a clear case that an advocate can responsibly take this course and a judge accede to it because of the expense that a recusal will inevitably throw upon one or both parties.

However, appellate and reviewing courts tend not to look favourably on complaints of vitiating bias made only after the complainant has taken his chance on the outcome and found it unwelcome.

Issue: 7286 / Categories: Case law , Law digest
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers—Zak Ullah

Sackers welcomes new associate

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Christy Davies—Birmingham Law Society

Ward Hadaway lawyer joins Birmingham Law Society Council

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons—Stephanie Westwood & Anisa Khan

Ellisons expands Chelmsford commercial litigation team with two appointments

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