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Sonic Limited v Rural Agricultural Development Authority, David Brown Consolidated with Sonic Limited v Courtney Richards, Rose Hall and Fitzroy McPherson et al

Civil Procedure and Practice – Application to Strike Out Claim – Does Statement of
Case include Reply and Defence to Counterclaim - Application for Summary
Judgment – Whether the Claimant has a real prospect of succeeding in the claim –
Impact of Failure to comply with Rule 15.4(4) – Whether Summary Judgment can
be entered on the Counterclaim filed.

Williams, Lorris v Prince, Corie

Civil Practice and Procedure –– The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act ––Application for extension of time to bring a claim for division of property under section 13 (2) of The Property (Rights of Spouses) Act –– Factors to be considered by the Court for an extension of time –– Whether the delay is Inordinate –– Whether there is a good reason for the delay –– Whether there is a prima facie case –– Prejudice –– Whether the overriding objectives is in favour of the granting or denying the extension of time.

Lewars, Leonie v Senior, Curtis

Tort –– Negligence –– Personal Injury –– Claimant bitten by a dog –– Whether Medical Reports that were not listed in List of Documents and not pleaded are admissible –– Duty of Care –– Whether duty of care was breached –– Standard of care.
Assessment of Damages –– Pain and suffering –– Loss of Amenities –– Special damages –– Transportation Expenses – Loss of Earnings.

Fuller, Lockley (Executor of the estate of Ellery Fuller) and Joycelein Fuller v Johnson, Daisy

Civil Procedure –– Application to enter Default Judgment –– Application for Defence to stand –– Application for Extension of time to file Defence –– Relevant considerations –– Whether the delay was lengthy and inordinate –– Whether a good explanation/reason was provided –– Whether Defence has a real prospect of success –– Locus Standi –– Whether a ‘Second Executor’ can commence an action in another estate.

McGibbon,Sheldon v Gouldbourne, Jerome and Dani Fenton Consolidated with McGibbon, Kymore v Gouldbourne, Jerome and Dani Fenton

ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES – Personal Injury – Motor vehicle accident – Fracture of right femur – Fracture of right radius – Ligament damage – Limb length Discrepancy – Loss of income and allowances – Proof of specific damages.

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