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The Court of Appeal has amended its decision in Simmons v Castle by deciding that the 10% increase in general damages due to come into effect on 1 April 2013 should not apply to those claimants whose cases are funded … Continue reading
Posted in Costs Tagged 10%, CFA, Costs, Court of Appeal, LASPOThe Government has announced plans to introduce compulsory mediation for all small claims below £5,000 whilst a pilot scheme in respect of cases going to the Court of Appeal started on 2nd April 2012 and is due to run for … Continue reading
Posted in Costs, Mediation Tagged ADR, CAMS, Costs, Costs Mediation, Court of Appeal, Mediation, PI, Pilot, Small ClaimsCarver Ruling on Part 36 Offers overturned The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has now reversed the controversial ruling in Carver v BAA [2008] EWCA Civ 412. Before 2008, a claimant avoided any costs sanctions so long as they beat the … Continue reading
Posted in Costs Tagged Carver v BAA, Case Law, Civil, Costs, Court of Appeal, CPRC, Part 36 CPR