Hitendrakumar Patel v Michael Parker & Ors

The application for disclosure was refused because it was made too late, sought more than necessary, and was oppressive, with relevant information already disclosed or offered in a limited form.

Parties: Claimant: Mr Hitendrakumar Patel; First Defendant: Mr Michael Parker; Second Defendant: Second Defendant; Third Defendant: Third Defendant
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 October 2025
Procedural Posture: Civil / Ruling on Disclosure Application During Trial
Outcome: Application for disclosure dismissed.
Legal Topics: Disclosure, Evidence, Trial Procedure

Civil Procedure Disclosure Evidence Trial Procedure

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Parties

Mr Hitendrakumar Patel

Claimant

Mr Michael Parker

First Defendant

Second Defendant

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Disclosure Application During Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendants are entitled to further disclosure of documents relating to confirmation letters and nominal codes during trial
2 Whether disclosure should be ordered regarding bank statements and correspondence between the Patels and Smartway

Ratio Decidendi

The application for disclosure was refused because it was made too late, sought more than necessary, and was oppressive, with relevant information already disclosed or offered in a limited form.

Court Disposition

Application for disclosure dismissed.

Orders

Application for disclosure in relation to paragraphs 1, 2, and 4 of Appendix A is refused.