31 October 2025
NLJ columnist Stephen Gold dives into the quirks of civil practice, from the Court of Appeal’s fierce defence of form N510 to fresh reminders about compliance and interest claims, in this week's Civil Way
In Robertson v Google LLC, a claimant’s failure to file the N510 before serving out of jurisdiction proved fatal, confirming that CPR rules can’t be sidestepped via general relief provisions.
Elsewhere, Gold highlights how judges are drawing inferences from absent witnesses and insisting parties follow every step of court-ordered service.
On the money front, Pharos Offshore v Keynvor Morlift confirmed that late payment interest applies even to VAT, with a juicy 12% rate offering creditors a lawful windfall.
Gold’s trademark wit runs through the piece, reminding practitioners that procedural shortcuts rarely pay—and that even minor forms, like the N510, can make or break a case.
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