Fons HF v Corporal Ltd

Fons HF v Corporal Ltd

Extension of time for filing witness statements granted due to proximity to CPR amendment and short elapsed period since final extension expired, but strict compliance with directions is now required and future breaches will attract severe sanctions.

Parties
Claimant: FONS HF; First Defendant: Corporal Ltd; Second Defendant: Pillar Securitisation
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil / Interlocutory Ruling on Extension of Time for Filing Witness Statements
Outcome
Extension of time for filing witness statements granted until 4 pm the following day.
Legal Topics
Case Management, Compliance With Court Orders, Witness Statements, Extension of Time
Civil Procedure Case Management Compliance With Court Orders Witness Statements Extension of Time

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Parties

FONS HF

Claimant

Corporal Ltd

First Defendant

Pillar Securitisation

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Ruling on Extension of Time for Filing Witness Statements

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant an extension of time for filing witness statements
  2. 2 Consequences of non-compliance with case management orders

Ratio Decidendi

Extension of time for filing witness statements granted due to proximity to CPR amendment and short elapsed period since final extension expired, but strict compliance with directions is now required and future breaches will attract severe sanctions.

Court Disposition

Extension of time for filing witness statements granted until 4 pm the following day.

Orders

  • Time for complying with District Judge Matharu's order for filing witness statements extended until 4 pm tomorrow.
  • In default of compliance, the party shall be debarred from relying upon any evidence at trial.