Barrowfen Properties v Patel & Ors

Barrowfen Properties v Patel & Ors

The Court granted a limited extension of time for compliance with the costs orders because the applicant failed to provide evidence of inability to pay and the issues raised were irrelevant or collateral; no further indulgence would be granted.

Parties
Claimant: Barrowfen Properties Limited; First Defendant: Girish Dahyabhai Patel; Second Defendant: Stevens & Bolton LLP; Third Defendant: Barrowfen Properties II Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Disclosure Application; Application for Extension of Time to Comply With Costs Orders
Outcome
Extension of time granted for compliance with costs orders until 25 November 2020; no order as to costs of this application; permission for Claimant to apply for costs if desired.
Legal Topics
Disclosure, Extension of Time, Costs Orders, Legal Professional Privilege
Civil Procedure Disclosure Extension of Time Costs Orders Legal Professional Privilege

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Parties

Barrowfen Properties Limited

Claimant

Girish Dahyabhai Patel

First Defendant

Stevens & Bolton LLP

Second Defendant

Barrowfen Properties II Limited

Third Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Disclosure Application; Application for Extension of Time to Comply With Costs Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant an extension of time for compliance with costs orders against the First and Third Defendants
  2. 2 Whether the evidence provided by the First Defendant justifies an extension of time
  3. 3 Whether the Court should entertain applications for investigative action or permission to contact foreign authorities

Ratio Decidendi

The Court granted a limited extension of time for compliance with the costs orders because the applicant failed to provide evidence of inability to pay and the issues raised were irrelevant or collateral; no further indulgence would be granted.

Court Disposition

Extension of time granted for compliance with costs orders until 25 November 2020; no order as to costs of this application; permission for Claimant to apply for costs if desired.

Orders

  • Time for compliance with paragraphs 15 and 17 of the Order extended to 4:30 pm on 25 November 2020.
  • No extension of time for any other provision of the Order.