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My solicitor keeps referring to something called an ‘objective’ when we discuss our tactics for my claim. Surely he should just be concentrating on winning the case?
Although you may be focussed solely on success in litigation, your solicitor also has to consider a whole different set of guidelines. These are known as the Civil Procedure Rules (CPRs) and set out the correct legal procedures that should … Continue reading
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Someone is trying to bring a case against me but I don’t want it to reach the press; how can I stop information being released before the case goes to court?
We have all heard of ‘gagging orders’ (particularly in connection with errant footballers) and ‘super-injunctions’ against the press, but injunctions are essentially a useful way to stop someone doing something which no money will compensate; for example, spreading a rumour … Continue reading
I am already in the process of litigation and know I have a strong case, but don’t want to battle all the way to court. What can I do?
If you have already started proceedings, but are looking to conclude them before going to court, you can send the other party what is known as a ‘Part 36 Offer’. This is like the official version of an out-of-court settlement … Continue reading
I’m thinking about taking someone to court; what do I need to do first?
Before striding to court and demanding your rights, first consider other lines of attack. Other options to court proceedings are collectively known as ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ (ADR), and cover a whole range of methods such as arbitration, mediation and conciliation. … Continue reading