Author: Kate Taylor

The recent case of Hallam Estates Ltd and Michael Stainer v Teresa Baker [2014] EWCA Civ 661 is a key decision in which Lord Justice Jackson himself overturned a case management decision refusing relief from sanctions. In light of the criticisms of his reforms, it would appear that Lord Jackson used this case as an… Continue reading Hallam Estates and the New Buffer Rule

In the case of Ian Kershaw v (1) Marion Roberts (2) James Gerard Jones [2014] EWHC 1037 (Ch) containing a Part 8 claim, the Claimant’s contended that a “directions hearing” was the first CMC and as the Defendant’s served their costs budget late, it should be restricted to court fees only. By way of a… Continue reading Costs Management in Part 8 Claims