Cyber-attacks, Theft of Confidential Information and Norwich Pharmacal Orders – The 36 Group

Posted June 24th, 2021 in affidavits, chambers articles, confidentiality, cross-examination, news by sally

‘In Stokoe Partnership Solicitors v Grayson & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 626, the Court of Appeal considered the test for ordering the cross-examination of an individual, prior to trial, on the content of his sworn affidavit which had been provided pursuant to a Norwich Pharmacal order.’

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The 36 Group, 15th June 2021

Source: 36group.co.uk

Ex-prisoners with mental health problems ‘more likely to reoffend’ – The Guardian

Posted September 3rd, 2015 in affidavits, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, mental health, news, recidivists, reports by sally

‘Ex-prisoners with common mental health problems, such as bipolar disorder, and who misuse drugs and alcohol are more likely to commit violent offences after their release than other former prisoners, according to research.’

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The Guardian, 3rd September 2015

Source: www.guaridan.co.uk

Widower who ‘torched’ wife’s money now being sued by her lover – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 10th, 2013 in affidavits, appeals, insurance, news, probate by tracey

‘A bereaved husband who torched all his wife’s money because he was so upset about her dying is now being sued by her lover who is demanding he replaces the cash.’

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Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2013

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

The Importance of Being Earnest – NearlyLegal

“We have seen Santander having trouble in mortgage possession proceedings in Northern Ireland recently. Here is another example which could perhaps, indeed maybe should, have been avoided, if the lender had actually taken proceedings sufficiently seriously.”

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NearlyLegal, 11th October 2013

Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk

Hydropool Hot Tubs Ltd v Roberjot and another – WLR Daily

Posted February 9th, 2011 in affidavits, civil procedure rules, contempt of court, law reports by sally

Hydropool Hot Tubs Ltd v Roberjot and another [2011] EWHC 121 (Ch); [2011] WLR (D) 38

“CPR r 32.14 had no application to an allegation of contempt by knowingly swearing a false affidavit.”

WLR Daily, 7th February 2011

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

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Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Co SAL and another (No 2) – WLR Daily

Posted January 24th, 2011 in affidavits, civil procedure rules, disclosure, evidence, law reports by sally

Masri v Consolidated Contractors International Co SAL and another (No 2) [2011] EWCA Civ 21; [2011] WLR (D) 11

“Save in exceptional circumstances, para 4.2 of the Practice Direction supporting CPR Pt 32 required the deponent of an affidavit to identify the source of the relevant information or belief stated in the affidavit. If the source was a person that person must, save in exceptional circumstances, be identified with sufficient certainty to enable to person against whom the affidavit was directed to investigate the information or belief in accordance with the rules of court or other relevant legal principles.”

WLR Daily, 21st Janaury 2011

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

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