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Adjournment needed for medical expert to assess capacity of witness to give evidence ((1) Easton & Co (2) Justin Easton (on behalf of the estate of Leslie Easton deceased) v Donlon) (1) Leslie Easton & Co Ltd (2) Justin Easton (on behalf of the estate of Leslie Easton deceased) v Donlon [2024] EAT 126 What are the practical implications of this decision? Here, the respondents’ advocate faced a dire predicament when his client suddenly repudiated the document intended to be his evidence-in-chief. The client: disputed that he authored the letter in the bundle designated as his evidence-in-chief rejected having previously agreed with his representative (and the other director) that this letter would serve as his evidence-in-chief claimed he had never read it before taking the oath insisted the contents were untrue and that anyone asserting otherwise was lying Given the client’s age and a prior stroke affecting memory and cognitive function, the representative sought an adjournment so a medical expert...

Collins and others v Wind Energy Holding Ltd [2025] EWHC 40 (Comm) What are the practical implications of this case? The ruling reinforces the formidable threshold that section 68 challenges must clear. Section 68 functions as a longstop safeguard for cases where a tribunal has seriously mishandled the arbitration in one of the ways identified in section 68(2). Court intervention is reserved for situations that are far removed from what could reasonably be expected of the arbitral process. The judgment also reconciles section 33 duties: on one side, ensuring each party a fair chance to put its case and answer the other’s arguments; on the other, preventing unnecessary delay or expense. Whether a tribunal has discharged these obligations is a context-specific question in every matter. It is a stringent standard, triggered by exceptional departures from proper process. The inquiry is fact-sensitive and context‑dependent. Here, the court found the claimants had adequate opportunity to address issues concerning the freezing order and to obtain legal representation, yet made no genuine...

In this issue: Practice and procedure Relationship breakdown Public children Court of Protection LexTalk®Family: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Updated content New Q&As Useful information Practice and procedure New Form FM5 (Statement of position on non-court dispute resolution) and updated forms From 29 April 2024, parties in private law children cases and contested financial remedy matters must complete the new Form FM5 (Statement of position on non-court dispute resolution). Save where domestic abuse is raised, parties are required to file and serve Form FM5, setting out their stance on engaging with non-court dispute resolution. The form must be lodged and served seven days before the first on notice hearing and, as the court may direct, before any subsequent hearing in the proceedings. From 29 April 2024, significant changes also take effect in family proceedings concerning mediation information and assessment meetings (MIAMs), addressing, inter alia, the information to be provided to the...

This Practice Note sets out guidance on seeking permission to appeal (PTA) under CPR Part 52 in both the lower court and the appellate court (CPR 52.3(2)). It explains how to challenge decisions of lower courts and the steps for making PTA applications in the court below. It also addresses the need to apply at the conclusion of the hearing in the lower court, together with the deadlines for requesting PTA from the appellate court where no application was made below or where the lower court has refused PTA. The Note specifically considers applications for permission to the Court of Appeal where no oral hearing is directed, the respondent’s role (and potential costs) and the actions open to a respondent, as well as the procedure and particular provisions for the County Court, High Court and Court of Appeal, and how (and by whom) a PTA application will be decided. Be aware that CPR 52 and the related practice directions were substantially revised in October 2017, so caution is required when...

Changes from 29 April 2024 This Practice Note outlines the pre-application obligations contained in the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, and captures the substantial updates in force in family proceedings from 29 April 2024 concerning mediation information and assessment meetings (MIAMs). It considers, among other matters: the information to be provided to the court on issue of proceedings gatekeeping the court’s power to adjourn so parties can consider non-court dispute resolution the format and content of a MIAM exemptions from attending a MIAM costs The pre-application duty to attend a MIAM is contained in FPR 2010, SI 2010/2955, Pt 3 and supplemented by FPR 2010, PD 3A, requiring attendance at a MIAM before issuing an application in relevant family proceedings unless an exemption applies. These requirements first came into effect on 22 April 2014 and have been amended since...

This Practice Note outlines the key considerations when dealing with litigants in person (LIP) in civil proceedings across interim applications, hearings and trial, including instances of non-attendance and remote hearings. It also covers the drafting and service of orders, consent orders, and other trial-stage matters such as applications to adjourn, preparation of trial bundles, handling of evidence, and the use of IT at trial. It offers guidance on interpreting and applying the relevant CPR provisions. It should be read alongside the following: Making an application and service—overview Determining interim applications—overview Trial—overview Judgments and orders—overview Depending on the court in which the case is progressing, additional requirements may arise—see: Court specific guidance. For broader guidance on litigants in person, see: Parties and their representatives—overview. Interim applications and hearings CPR 3.1A addresses the court’s approach to case management, including conduct at hearings, where at least one party is unrepresented (see CPR 3.1A(1))...

Company number: [ insert company number ] [ insert company name ] [ Limited OR PLC ] (the Company) Agreement of members to adjournment of a general meeting We, the signatories, being [ all the members [ and the nominees of members ] OR a majority in number of the members [ and the nominees of members ] ], entitled to attend and vote at the general meeting of the Company convened at [ insert time ] on [ insert date ] at [ insert place ], hereby agree that the meeting shall be adjourned until [ [ insert time ] on [ insert date ] at [ insert place ] OR a time and place to be fixed by the directors of the Company ]. Dated: [ insert date ] Name of shareholder Signature [ insert name of shareholder ] ................................................................... [ insert name of shareholder ] .................................................................... [ insert further signature clauses as required ] ...

Company number: [ insert company number ] [ insert company name ] [ LIMITED OR PLC ] (the Company) Agreement of members to adjournment of the annual general meeting We, the signatories, being [ all the members [ and the nominees of members ] OR a majority in number of the members [ and the nominees of members ] ], entitled to be present and to vote at the annual general meeting of the Company arranged for [ insert time ] on [ insert date ] at [ insert place ], agree that the meeting shall stand adjourned until [ [ insert time ] on [ insert date ] at [ insert place ] OR a time and place to be determined by the directors of the Company ] . Dated: [ insert date ] Name of shareholder Signature [ insert name of shareholder ] ................................................................... [ insert name of shareholder ] .......................................................................

Add new definitions to ‘definitions’ article: A director • refers to any director appointed by holders of the A ordinary shares; B director • denotes any director appointed by holders of the B ordinary shares; A ordinary shares • signifies the A ordinary shares of [ insert amount ] each in the capital of the Company; B ordinary shares • signifies the B ordinary shares of [ insert amount ] each in the capital of the Company; eligible director • indicates a director who would be entitled to vote on a matter if it were put forward as a resolution at a meeting of directors; Add the following new clauses as required and renumber document accordingly: Number of directors The number of directors (excluding alternate directors) shall be no fewer than [ two ] [ and no more than [ insert maximum number ] ] [ and shall comprise [ insert number...

Unfair dismissal—conduct and procedure Where an employee pursues an unfair dismissal claim, the onus lies with the employer to demonstrate a fair reason for ending employment. Conduct is one of the potentially fair grounds, but a fair process must also be observed. Ultimately, it needs to be established that dismissal is an appropriate and fair sanction. The Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures imposes duties on both employers and employees to follow its provisions, with possible sanctions for non-compliance. It describes the standard of reasonable behaviour expected in most situations. For further guidance, see the following Practice Notes: Dismissing fairly for conduct reasons Reason for dismissal—conduct Reason for dismissal—general, in particular section: Potentially fair reasons Acas disciplinary and grievance code—procedural requirements Under the Acas Code of Practice, certain actions—labelled gross misconduct—are so serious in themselves, or carry such serious consequences, that they may justify dismissal without notice even for a first offence. However, a fair disciplinary...