Motor
Abuse of process under the RTA Protocol
Edward Cleary reviews the Court of Appeal judgment in Cable v Liverpool Victoria (2020) in which it was held that whilst it should have been obvious to the claimant's solicitors that their client's…
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E-Scooters: an eco-transport solution or accident waiting to happen?
Last week the Department for Transport announced that trials of rental e-scooters could begin from 4 July. E-scooters have been on the Government's agenda for some time, forming part of the Future of…
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May Portal data: The end of the beginning or the beginning of the end?
This week we have seen the release of the May portal data and weekly HMCTS management information, both of which illustrate the effect of Covid so far, but when will the recovery begin?
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I'm sorry I'll have to accept your first answer: Roberts v Kesson & Anor
The High Court made a finding on appeal of fundamental dishonesty under section 57 Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 in a case where the claimant tried to correct an earlier false statement by…
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DWF leads the way with Skype trial win against cold calling
Insurers will be interested in remote trials and hearings taking place during the pandemic and will be encouraged to see that we are pressing to defend these cases and using remote means.
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Motor liability: extent of driver's duty to drunk passenger examined
Catherine Kober, Director together with Katie Lacey of DWF's London Office and Marcus Dignum of 12 Kings Bench Walk Chambers acted for the defendant and his motor insurers Markerstudy in a case that…
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QOCS and fundamental dishonesty: the implications of withholding disclosure in a credit hire claim
DWF and QBE have successfully obtained a finding of fundamental dishonesty against a claimant for failing to provide full financial disclosure in a credit hire claim, resulting in the claimant losing…
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False statements of truth made pre-litigation can give rise to contempt
The Court of Appeal has determined that committal proceedings for contempt of court may be brought by a party despite the fact that the statements of truth on which the committal proceedings were…
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Costs: Court of Appeal quashes latest attempt to escape fixed costs
Simon Fisher considers the outcome of the latest attempt by claimants to escape the fixed costs regime in Ho v Adelekun (2019)
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