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Mental Capacity Act Costs Recovery
Mental Capacity Act Costs Recovery What is the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005? The Mental Capacity Act 2005 allows an appointed person, such as a family member or legal representative, to make decisions on behalf of people aged 16 and over who lack...
Unpaid Payment on Account of Costs Leads to Sanctions
Unpaid Payment on Account of Costs Leads to Sanctions (1) Fitzroy Street Capital Inc (2) BMB Avenue Road Limited v (1) Lee Antony Manning (2) Matthew David Smith (3) Barclays Bank Plc In the recent case of (1) Fitzroy Street Capital Inc (2) BMB Avenue...
Listing Questionnaire: Completing your Pre-Trial Checklist
Listing Questionnaire: Completing your Pre-Trial Checklist What is a Listing Questionnaire/Pre-Trial Checklist? A listing questionnaire (pre-trial checklist Form N170) is used on both Fast Track and Multi Track cases when requested by the Court, before a...
C2 Application & Legal Costs Recovery
C2 Application & Legal Costs Recovery What is a C2 Application? Within family law, there are a number of different types of application with each one serving a separate purpose. A C2 application can be sought when a party wishes to seek permission to...
Family Procedure Rules & Costs Sanctions for Non-Compliance
Family Procedure Rules & Costs Sanctions for Non-Compliance What are the Family Procedure Rules? The Family Procedure Rules are a set of rules that apply in family proceedings across the High Court and Family Courts. They work side-by-side with...
Directions Questionnaire (Form N181) and Legal Costs Recovery
Directions Questionnaire (Form N181) and Legal Costs Recovery What is a Directions Questionnaire (Form N181)? A Directions Questionnaire is a form which allows the court to gather information on the case from all parties to the litigation, so as to set...