Published on: 07 December 2021
Published by a LexisNexis Dispute Resolution expert
The Court of Appeal’s unanimous ruling in Building Design Partnership Ltd v Standard Life Assurance Ltd delivers three important and practical takeaways. The first concerns the manner in which a claim is pleaded. As a matter of pleading, the Court confirmed that, in principle, a case relying on sampling and extrapolation may properly be advanced on that footing. In this case, the court expressly determined that such a claim should not be struck out (and that summary judgment ought not be granted against the party advancing it) where it cannot be shown that the claim is bound to fail. In doing so, the court endorsed first-instance authorities permitting a case to proceed to trial when pleaded on an extrapolated basis: Amey LG Ltd v Cumbria County Council [2016] EWHC 2856 (TCC) and Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd v Merit Merrell Technology Ltd (No 2) [2017] EWHC 1763 (TCC), 173 Con LR 137 (see paras [42]–[47] per Lord Justice Coulson, delivering the leading judgment). Lord Justice Birss also usefully noted (at para [104]) that pleading (or proving) a case based upon...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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