Knight v Sage Group Plc [2001] EWCA Civ 488 (23 March 2001)

Knight v Sage Group Plc [2001] EWCA Civ 488 (23 March 2001)

Both applications for permission to appeal were refused because neither enjoyed any realistic prospect of success; the judges below acted within their discretion, there was no breach of the applicant's right to a fair trial, and the withdrawal of legal aid was lawful and inevitable given the circumstances.

Citation
[2001] EWCA Civ 488
Parties
Claimant/applicant: Miriam Knight; Defendant/respondent: The Sage Group PLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 March 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Applications for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Applications for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Adjournment of Trial, Striking Out of Claim, Legal Aid Withdrawal, Disclosure of Medical Evidence, Right to Fair Trial
Civil Procedure Employment Law Personal Injury Adjournment of Trial Striking Out of Claim Legal Aid Withdrawal Disclosure of Medical Evidence Right to Fair Trial

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Parties

Miriam Knight

Claimant/applicant

The Sage Group PLC

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Applications for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the refusal to adjourn the trial date in the contract claim was proper
  2. 2 Whether the striking out of the personal injury claim for non-compliance with court orders was justified
  3. 3 Whether withdrawal of legal aid was lawful and justified

Ratio Decidendi

Both applications for permission to appeal were refused because neither enjoyed any realistic prospect of success; the judges below acted within their discretion, there was no breach of the applicant's right to a fair trial, and the withdrawal of legal aid was lawful and inevitable given the circumstances.

Court Disposition

Applications for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Permission to appeal in contract claim refused
  • Permission to appeal in personal injury claim refused