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29 October 2021
Issue: 7954 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Civil way
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NLJ this week: Gold for value

Trial durations are overestimated, according to research among members of the judiciary, former District Judge Stephen Gold writes in this week’s ‘Civil way’.

This may lead to CPR change. Gold also recounts a tale of debt and debtor, and a case of a contract found to be so confusing that the judge released one of the parties from their obligations.

Last but not least, pandemic guidance for judges comes under Gold’s scrutiny. He notes that it is easier ‘to skive off from the study to the gym than out of the court building back door’. 

Issue: 7954 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Civil way
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