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LIVE STREAM: Swearing-in Ceremony for Judges of the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court for Easter Term 2026  

Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Bennett, Marcia v Todd, Panton Alexander

Civil Procedure — Relief from sanctions — Application in respect of List of Documents and Witness Statement filed out of time — Application filed five and a half months after noncompliance brought to counsel’s attention by the trial judge — List of Documents omitted from first application and added only on amendment — Whether application made promptly under rule 26.8(1)(a) — Pattern of repeated non-compliance with case management orders — Whether good explanation for default — Whether general compliance with other rules and orders — Unless order in force — Importance of Listing Questionnair

Spence, Michael (Administrator of Estate Dorothy Spence) v Forbes, Olive Maud

Application to revoke order previously made using CPR rule 26.1(7) – Application for leave to appeal – Whether declaratory reliefs may be granted on an ex parte application for default judgment – Whether prerequisites of CPR rule 12.10(4) and (5) were satisfied – Whether absence of reasons for decision is a basis for granting leave to appeal.

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