2016

Negligence - Causation - Defence as to quantum- Assessment of damages – Claimant survives an aeroplane accident – Injuries to his face, arms, legs and back – Post traumatic stress disorder – Permanent pain – Whether pain attributable to physical injury or psychogenic

Application to strike out Claim – Previous Claim on same subject matter ended with Consent Order – Unilateral Mistake – Whether Consent Order should be set aside

Wrongful Interference with Chattels/Goods  Trespass to Property  Detinue  Conversion  The Transport Authority Act  The Road Traffic Act  Burden of Proof where an Affirmative Defence is raised

Application to strike out claim – Failure of 2nd claimant to attend mediation – Importance of setting out grounds of application in written applications for court orders – Failure to set out any or any sufficient particulars of claim in statement of case – Striking out of a party’s statement of case only to be used by court as a means of last resort.

Application for permission to Discontinue Claim against 1st Defendant – Whether Costs to be ordered – Discretion – Group of Companies

Civil Procedure Rules 2002  Part 13  Rule 13.3 (as amended 2006), Rule 13.4 - Failure to file acknowledgement of service - Application to set aside default judgment  Procedure  Affidavit of Merit - Alternative application to strike out the claim for failure to include the certificate of value

Dissolution of marriage - Division of property - Maintenance - Contempt proceedings - Interpretation of court orders

Application to adjourn trial - Application to strike out claimant's case - Rule 26.2(1) of the Civil Procedure Rules.

Motor Vehicle Accident − Liability − Quantum of Damages

Bail application