- December 10, 2020
Out with the old, in with the new: the implications on civil contempt proceedings against “persons unknown” following CPR 81’s overhaul
The new CPR 81 (new rules) came into force on 1 October 2020, replacing the former CPR 81 (old rules). It provided a welcome update to the procedure for civil committal proceedings, significantly streamlining the rules from 38 to ten, and disposing of the clunky Practice Direction 81 entirely. It is intended that the overhaul … Continue reading Out with the old, in with the new: the implications on civil contempt proceedings against “persons unknown” following CPR 81’s overhaul →
- September 2, 2020
Avoiding the procedural pitfalls of defective service on individuals: Ivanchev v Velli
It is a familiar tale: a dispute arises; claimant issues claim; claimant serves claim. But what do you do if the identity and address of an individual defendant is unknown? In the recent judgment of Ivanchev v Velli, the High Court revisited this all too common chink in a claimant’s armour: effecting proper service of … Continue reading Avoiding the procedural pitfalls of defective service on individuals: Ivanchev v Velli →
