Summary judgment meaning

This Checklist sets out a structured route to follow when preparing to issue a summary judgment application. It is guided by the detailed material in the following Practice Notes and is intended to supplement, rather than substitute, that guidance: Summary judgment applications—what, who and when Summary judgment—general principles Summary judgment—making an application Determining whether summary judgment is the appropriate application to make Is summary judgment available in this type of proceedings? In some proceedings, summary judgment is restricted or not permitted—see Practice Note: Summary judgment applications—what, who and when. On what basis do you say the proposed respondent’s case lacks a real prospect of success? Keep this question foremost—if you cannot state the point with clarity, it may indicate summary judgment is not the proper course. See Practice Note: Summary judgment—general principles...

For general guidance on summary judgment and strike out, please consult: Summary judgment and strike out—overview. For targeted direction on answering an application for summary judgment or strike out, also see Practice Note: Strike out and summary judgment applications—how to respond. Amendments to CPR Part 24 and CPR PD 24—1 October 2023 Practitioners should be aware that the CPR provisions concerning summary judgment changed with effect from 1 October 2023. CPR Part 24 was replaced and CPR PD 24 was withdrawn. These revisions were designed to streamline the rules and therefore do not materially affect the substantive law or practice. The numbering and placement of certain provisions has altered. Consequently, authorities issued before the 1 October 2023 amendments may still refer to the former provisions and numbering. References in this Checklist are to the current wording of CPR Part 24 as now in force...

Step/action Time (days) Section/rule 1. Draft the statutory demand. Depending on the type of debt asserted, consult: (Form SD2) r 10.1 Statutory Demand under Section 268(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Debt for Liquidated Sum Payable Immediately (Formerly form 6.1) (Form SD3) r 10.1 Statutory Demand under Section 268(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Debt Payable at Future Date (Formerly form 6.3) (Form SD4) r 10.1 Statutory Demand under Section 268(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986. Debt for Liquidated Sum Payable Immediately Following a Judgment or Order of the Court (Formerly form 6.2) Day 1 Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 (IR 2016), SI 2016/1024, r 10.1; Section 268 of Insolvency Act 1986 (IA 1986) 2. Arrange and complete service of the statutory demand on the debtor. Service should ordinarily be personal unless circumstances are exceptional. Day 2–10 IA 1986, s 268; IR 2016, SI 2016/1024, r 10.2; PDIP, para 12.7 3....

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CASE HUB ARCHIVED This archived case hub sets out the position as at the date of the decision on 16 September 2015 to close the investigation; it is no longer being maintained or updated. For further detail, please see the timeline, commentary and related cases. Case facts Outline CMA Article 101 TFEU/Chapter I inquiry into the hotel online booking sector. The matter was reopened following the CAT’s judgment in the Skyscanner v CMA case. Latest developments On 20 August 2020, the CMA provided an update on its project tracking pricing behaviour by online travel agents, following the lapse of the 2015 commitments by Booking.com and Expedia not to apply ‘wide’ parity clauses in online hotel booking agreements. In summary, after the formal commitments expired on 1 July 2020, both companies stated they would continue to operate in line with those commitments going forward. Both companies have also confirmed that their commitments remain in force in the UK. The CMA will carry on working closely...

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