Permission to file a respondent’s notice out of time not prevented by Mitchell – The Barristers’ Hub

Posted November 4th, 2014 in appeals, civil procedure rules, news, sanctions, time limits by sally

‘The recent decision in the case of Altomart Limited v Salford Estates (No. 2) Limited [2014] EWCA Civ 1408 gave the Court of Appeal a further opportunity to revisit the issues raised in Mitchell v News Group Newspapers Ltd. It provided further indication of how the court is now more willing to grant relief from sanction where such refusal would lead to a potential injustice in the face of little prejudice being caused by the breach.’

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The Barristers’ Hub, 31st October 2014

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